As typical social and academic interaction screeched to a halt last year, the pandemic began to exacerbate already declining mental health. According to insurance reports, the number of mental health...
These highly acclaimed Black speakers' works of fiction leave indelible marks on readers and shed light on the myriad experiences that shape Black American identity. With their unmatched literary prowess and impactful words, these speakers remind audiences of the power of brilliant storytelling and perspective-shifting narratives.
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Bosnian war exile and author Kenan Trebincevic recently wrote a powerful piece for <em>Esquire</em> about safe havens and second chances.
Pulitzer Prize-finalist and PEN/Faulkner Award-winner Nathan Englander is the author of Dinner at the Center of the Earth, What We Talk About When We Talk About Anne Frank, and For the Relief of...
The Penguin Random House Speakers Bureau is proud to represent female journalists, artists, performers, and activists who are making serious changes on the national stage. By sharing their stories and...
Pulitzer Prize-winning medical journalist Dr. Sheri Fink is the author of the bestselling and critically acclaimed Five Days at Memorial, named one of the ten best books of 2013 by...
Touching on personal experience, scientific research, and political climate, our speakers reflect on the multifaceted nature of mental health today.