Gary L. Hooker, Jr.
Gary Hooker, Jr.
age 19
Sophomore
NC A&T State University
Gary L. Hooker, Jr. is a highly successful young man in the world of entertainment, marketing, and public relations. After several years as an Actor/Model/Voice Over & Production Talent participating in many national and regional productions, Gary has emerged his talent now in the literary world.
Born to Gary L. Hooker, Sr. and Lisa Hooker in Raleigh, NC, Gary had the chance to witness history by attending the 2008 Democratic National Convention in Denver, CO. This convention made Senator Barack Obama from Illinois its first African-American nominee for President of the United States of America. Its impact on Gary moved him to mark the experiences on paper. Thus, the first draft of "Gary Sees History - A Child's Journey" was created and given to his father as a Christmas present in 2008. From there, the thought to encourage other kids to get involved in civic engagement was a goal of Gary Jr. and his parents.
Gary has been featured in several print publications, radio and TV commercials, and theater productions from companies like Radio One, Augusta Sportswear, NC Center for Reproductive Medicine, Mecklenburg County Social Services, Capitol Broadcasting, WNAA-FM 90.1, SEE Entertainment, and Offset Filmworks. He has also received past training from Emmy Award Winning Casting Director, Tracy Kilpatrick, Susan Osser from Creative Kidz Talent Management of Los Angeles, The late award-winning radio program and music director, D'Cherie Lofton, The North Carolina Theatre Conservatory, and Raleigh Little Theatre.
Gary is a second year student at North Carolina A& T State University seeking his Bachelors of Arts Degree in Public Relations. Most recently, Gary has been worked as a Legislative Intern with the North Carolina Housing Finance Agency assisting NC lawmakers and lobbyists with case studies, research, policy and planning for those seeking affordable housing opportunities.
Gary is currently managed by SEE Entertainment in Raleigh, NC.
Born to Gary L. Hooker, Sr. and Lisa Hooker in Raleigh, NC, Gary had the chance to witness history by attending the 2008 Democratic National Convention in Denver, CO. This convention made Senator Barack Obama from Illinois its first African-American nominee for President of the United States of America. Its impact on Gary moved him to mark the experiences on paper. Thus, the first draft of "Gary Sees History - A Child's Journey" was created and given to his father as a Christmas present in 2008. From there, the thought to encourage other kids to get involved in civic engagement was a goal of Gary Jr. and his parents.
Gary has been featured in several print publications, radio and TV commercials, and theater productions from companies like Radio One, Augusta Sportswear, NC Center for Reproductive Medicine, Mecklenburg County Social Services, Capitol Broadcasting, WNAA-FM 90.1, SEE Entertainment, and Offset Filmworks. He has also received past training from Emmy Award Winning Casting Director, Tracy Kilpatrick, Susan Osser from Creative Kidz Talent Management of Los Angeles, The late award-winning radio program and music director, D'Cherie Lofton, The North Carolina Theatre Conservatory, and Raleigh Little Theatre.
Gary is a second year student at North Carolina A& T State University seeking his Bachelors of Arts Degree in Public Relations. Most recently, Gary has been worked as a Legislative Intern with the North Carolina Housing Finance Agency assisting NC lawmakers and lobbyists with case studies, research, policy and planning for those seeking affordable housing opportunities.
Gary is currently managed by SEE Entertainment in Raleigh, NC.
Our Inspiration...
Our son, Gary Jr., is our inspiration...
We went through this journey for him and all children who now have a bonafide reason to believe that they can achieve in any field of human endeavor. Witnessing history with our son means that any child of any race, creed, or religious background can accomplish any goal they set for themselves.
We have enjoyed sharing this book and video download from our family to yours. We hope its message will envoke the same type of spirit, confidence, and responsibility for all children to be better people.
- Gary & Lisa Hooker
Parents of Gary Hooker, Jr.
Gary Sees History...A Child's Journey
Author Gary L. Hooker, Jr.
Illustrations Rachael Strickland
Editing Alice Osborn
Publisher Gary & Lisa Hooker
Distribution SEE Entertainment, LLC