Adventure and the Great Outdoors Speakers
From fearless voyagers to environmental pioneers, these author speakers inspire audiences with tales from the Great Outdoors, bringing the spirit of adventure to events.
Black History Month Speakers
These motivational author speakers discuss some of the most crucial topics relating to the Black American experience, including identity, inequality, national history, and popular culture.
Mental Health and Disability Awareness Speakers
These author speakers shed light on disabilities and mental health conditions experienced by millions, sharing powerful stories of perseverance and crucial looks at systemic issues that affect these communities.
Connection & Community Building
Fostering social connection and building a sense of community are more important than ever. Whether it’s strengthening workplace relationships, creating inclusive environments, or combating loneliness in the digital age, these speakers inspire connection.
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AI + Technology Speakers
From artificial intelligence to cybersecurity, these speakers discuss the coming trends in technological innovation and explain what these advancements mean for society.
Art + Design Speakers
Innovative artists, designers, and influencers comprise our roster of art and design author speakers. They share what’s new, captivating, and currently influencing cultural conversations.
Asian American and Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander Month Speakers
These bestselling, award-winning author speakers explore thoughtful and insightful perspectives on Asian American and Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander (AANHPI) cultural identity and the immigrant experience.
Bestselling Author Speakers
Some storytellers capture the attention of the nation. These “must-read” author speakers dominate bestseller lists, movie screens, book clubs, and conversations with their blockbusters.
Business + Management Speakers
As experts in their chosen fields, these business author speakers share real-world leadership experiences and clear-cut methods to transform and disrupt any industry.
Children's + Middle Grade Speakers
Our beloved children’s author speakers bring the same enthusiasm, humor, and sense of wonder found in their books to the stage, inspiring audiences of all ages.
Christian Audiences
Offering fresh perspectives on meaning, mercy, and purpose, these Christian author speakers motivate and enlighten audiences of faith.
College + University Speakers
Engaging today with the world-changers of tomorrow, our college author speakers inspire students and faculty to foster dialogue on topics as diverse as the campuses they visit.
Commencement + Convocation Speakers
Whether you are booking a speaker for your commencement or convocation, these speakers inspire students and the wider college community alike, offering advice and words of encouragement.
Current + Social Issues Speakers
In an ever-changing societal landscape, these author speakers share personal stories, insightful reporting, and imaginative narratives to illuminate our world.
Diversity + Inclusion Speakers
These diversity author speakers spark engaging conversations, challenge convention, and bring thoughtful nuance to the many topics in diversity and inclusion today.
Education + Parenting Speakers
These education author speakers do more than build better schools: they build better lives. Their ideas and programs re-imagine our approaches to education for all, from infancy to adulthood. Our roster of parenting author speakers deliver practical, real-world solutions to the problems modern parents and caregivers face every day.
Employee Engagement + Development Speakers
These speakers address values that matter to your organization firsthand, from engaging employees to developing strong teams and career growth.
Entrepreneurship Speakers
True pioneers of their respective industries, these entrepreneurship speakers discuss their business ventures and how determination and perseverance helped them navigate risks on the road to success.
Environment + Sustainability Speakers
Creating a sustainable future starts today. Our environmental author speakers share solutions for protecting the things that matter most—in our bodies and homes, on our plates, and in the natural world.
Film and TV Adaptation Speakers
Giving behind-the-scenes insights, these film and TV adaptation author speakers bring stories to life at the podium that we have come to love on the page and screen.
First-Year Experience Speakers
These First-Year Experience speakers build community among students while challenging, engaging, and inspiring them to start their college career with a fresh perspective.
Food + Nutrition Speakers
From urban farmers to home chefs, these author speakers share a passion for exploring the ways that food binds us to our land, our history, and one another.
Future of Work Speakers
These author speakers provide teams, organizations, and corporations a blueprint for returning back to the office, hybrid or otherwise. Their talks inspire company leaders to use strategies for a more inclusive workplace.
Healthcare + Medicine Speakers
Our expert healthcare author speakers share personal stories, in-depth research, and lessons from medical history to challenge conventionally held ideas about care, compassion, policy, and more.
Hispanic & Latine Heritage Month Speakers
From literary powerhouses to investigative journalists, these motivational speakers educate, connect, and inspire audiences on Latine and Hispanic experiences, including identity, culture, immigration, and popular culture.
History Speakers
Our historian author speakers illuminate the biographies of some of the most significant figures in history, revealing larger perspectives on the past so that we may better shape the future.
Immigrant Experience Speakers
America is a nation of immigrants. These author speakers use their personal journeys, lyrical writing, and thorough reporting to bring crucial perspectives on the immigration experience to the podium.
Innovation + Creativity Speakers
These creativity and innovation speakers deliver inspiring lectures that ignite ideas while also providing practical lessons for getting the most from your business and your life.
Jewish Audiences
These author speakers share personal stories and keen commentary to tackle issues relevant to Jewish culture, religion, tradition, and history.
Journalist Speakers
Our award-winning journalist speakers give behind-the-scenes insight into the stories shaping the news. Their vast experience, curiosity, and passion make for riveting and enlightening lectures.
Law and Ethics Speakers
From social justice to corporate ethics and beyond, these author speakers’ powerful storytelling demonstrates the perils of abandoning honesty and integrity for businesses, libraries, university audiences, and anyone committed to justice.
Leadership Speakers
This powerful group of author speakers knows what it means to lead. From CEOs to military officers to creative visionaries, they leave audiences with the knowledge and tools necessary to rise to any challenge.
LGBTQAI+ Experience Speakers
As advocates for LGBTQAI+ and gender issues, these author speakers share their stories and explore the complexity of human experience in love, identity, and expression.
Library + Community Reads Speakers
Our award-winning author speakers are favorites for libraries and community reads. Their compelling stories entertain audiences and ignite conversations that continue long after their events end.
Literary Fiction Speakers
Our thought-provoking literary fiction author speakers are masters of craft, innovation, and storytelling. They connect with audiences to provide an intimate glimpse into their writing process and inspiration.
MacArthur Fellow Speakers
These author speakers have been recognized with MacArthur "Genius" Grants for being at the forefront of their chosen fields.
Marketing + Sales Speakers
Today’s marketing and sales environment is constantly evolving. These marketing author speakers share their most up-to-date and effective tactics for sparking interest and closing the deal.
Military + Global Conflict Speakers
Our military and global conflict speakers offer inspired perspectives from their experiences on and off the battlefield. Their topics include first-hand war stories, in-depth examinations of both current and historical conflicts, and lessons on leadership and resiliency.
Moderators
Looking for great moderators? Selecting the right person to steer the conversation is key to making your next event a success. From panels to debates to one-on-one interviews, find the perfect moderator for your next event here.
Motivational + Inspirational Speakers
These motivational author speakers not only deliver uplifting messages of hope and survival but also provide practical ways to initiate positive change.
NEA Big Read Speakers
Since 2006, more than 4.8 million Americans have attended NEA Big Reads, a National Endowment for the Arts program. PRHSB is proud to represent author speakers whose works have been selected for the NEA Big Read library.
New Speakers
From bestselling authors and award-winning journalists to world-changing activists and business mavens, these new speakers are a who’s who of important voices, offering fresh perspectives on a wide range of topics.
Performing Arts + Comedian Speakers
From Academy Awards-winning actors to Grammy-nominated musicians to stand-up comedians, these speakers captivate their audiences with entertainment, creativity, and innovation and are bound to elevate any event.
Poetry Speakers
From canonical greats to up-and-coming powerhouses, these poet speakers enlighten audiences with lyrical performances and inspirational looks at the writing process.
Politics + Government Speakers
Our political author speakers dissect today’s big stories of civic discourse. These journalists, correspondents, political scientists, historians, and politicians thoughtfully explore present-day issues and what’s to come on the world's stage.
Productivity and Time Management Speakers
These author speakers help audiences finally get to the bottom of their to-do lists with evergreen productivity and time management tips.
Pulitzer Prize-Winning Authors
From biographies to memoir, journalism to fiction, these Pulitzer Prize-winning author speakers have dedicated their lives to perfecting their craft, and are among our most celebrated writers today.
Religion + Spirituality Speakers
Our spirituality author speakers explore life’s biggest questions, pursuing the purpose and meaning found in religious and philosophical thought.
Science + Nature Speakers
Enlightening and accessible, our science and nature author speakers explore health, medicine, the environment, and beyond to reveal the intricate connections between science and ourselves.
Social Justice Speakers
These author speakers challenge the status quo, fight for civil rights, and seek to transform the criminal justice system. Their talks reveal pathways to change and compelling visions for the future.
TED Talks Speakers
Bring the excitement of TED to your audience. These author speakers have captivated audiences from the TED stage and are leaders in the technology, creative, political, health, and social justice fields.
Wellness + Personal Growth Speakers
These health and wellness speakers are committed to inspiring and motivating audiences to improve their lifestyles.
Women's Interest Speakers
These author speakers inspire and empower audiences, bringing their unique perspectives to a diverse range of topics relevant to women’s interests.
Women's Rights and Advocacy
From reproductive rights to the #MeToo movement to gender equity, these female speakers are fierce advocates for women and girls. Learn more about booking your next speaker for Women's History Month, International Women's Day, and beyond.
Young Adult & Teen Audiences
Many people fondly remember a book or author that significantly impacted their life. These YA author speakers share their inspirations and personal stories to truly connect with young adult audiences.