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Bonnie Garmus on Writing a Coming-of-Age Novel of Poets and Poetry

Bonnie Garmus in LitHub

Garmus is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of the international phenomenon Lessons in Chemistry and Peck & Peck

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The Return of Child Labor

Alice Driver for The New York Review

Driver is an award winning journalist and the author of Life and Death of the American Worker, which won the 2024 J. Anthony Lukas prize and was featured in Big Chicken: a Fast Food Conspiracy

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‘Kids These Days Are So Sensitive’ and Other Misconceptions About Gen Z

Dr. Jessi Gold for Inside Higher Ed

Dr. Gold is the inaugural Chief Wellness Officer for the University of Tennessee (UT) System and an associate professor of psychiatry.

Client Testimonials

"Jeannette Walls' visit was wonderful--she was a delight to talk to and so generous with her time and attention. Our students loved it and so did our community. She received the first standing ovation from our audience in our entire series!" --Florida Atlantic University, 2025.
"Jeffrey Seller's storytelling draws you in with vivid emotion and honesty, and that same energy come through powerfully in person. During our event, he was not only engaging and hilarious, but also thoughtful and generous with his reflections." --Verisk, 2025
Jason Reynolds was an electric, mesmerizing storyteller and speaker at Springfield College
"Stacey Vanek Smith did an excellent job of laying the ground work for why negotiating is important, told us some stories from her book, and ultimately gave straight forward advice for how to have the conversations." --DRW Holdings LLC, 2025
"This was our highest-attended virtual session in recent years with 575 employees attending. Dr. Wendy Suzuki left the team with key takeaways from exercising to meditation." --Discover Financial Services, 2025.
"Marie Arana's presentation was enlightening, With her extensive knowledge, she spoke of the Latino experience in America, weaving history, culture, and identity into a compelling narrative." --Marymount University, 2025.
"Erica Armstrong Dunbar was an absolute honor to work with and the perfect host for our Juneteenth company event. Erica is an impressive historian and scholar and has the added ability to captivate an audience." --Lactalis USA, 2025.
"William Kent Krueger is an inspiring and entertaining speaker. His personable, down-to-earth, unpretentious personality endeared him to the attendees." --Western Library System, 2025.
"Dr Jessi Gold's insights and expertise made the session highly productive and valuable, fostering a vibrant and engaging discussion." --Children's Hospital Association, 2025.
"Chloe Gong gave thoughtful answers to our questions with a blend of humor and seriousness, and it was amazing to see just how much time and attention she put into her books." --Lincoln Public Library, 2025.
"Sally Jenkins took the time to meet with student-athletes prior to her lectures. Throughout the event, she was gracious with her time and served as an inspiring role model." --Fairfield University, 2025.
"Having Tembi Locke speak at our event was an absolute honor. She was warm, gracious, and incredibly generous with her time and insights, especially with our up and coming writers and young creatives." --Park Slope Production, 2025.
"Michael Grunwald was a wonderful addition to our team, presenting groundbreaking science-based insights on the challenges we face with our current agriculture food systems" --Biologists Without Borders 2025

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