Featured Speakers

Pamela Colloff

Reporter at ProPublica, staff writer at The New York Times Magazine, and author of Catch the Devil

Chang-rae Lee

New York Times-bestselling author of The Surrendered and Native Speaker
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Programming Ideas

20 Years of Impact: Celebrating a Milestone

In 2026 the Speakers Bureau is celebrating its 20th anniversary. Twenty years in, what stands out most isn’t just the scale of what we’ve done, it’s the community behind it.

Speakers for Hispanic and Latine Heritage Month Address Identity, Heritage, and Politics

From literary powerhouses to investigative journalists, these motivational speakers educate, connect, and inspire audiences on the Latino/a experience.

Booking Library Author Events: Frequently Asked Questions

Libraries have always been places where communities come together around ideas, stories, and conversation. Author events are a natural extension of that mission. Here are some tips from our team as you plan your next event with a speaker.

America’s 250th Anniversary: Programming Ideas

We asked some of our speakers to reflect on what the 250th anniversary of the United States means to them.

Notable Names for Your Community Reads Programs

Searching for a new book and speaker for your community reading program? Here are some suggestions.

Penguin Random House Speakers Bureau