Hispanic Heritage Month begins on September 15th. Our speakers María Amparo Escandón, Elizabeth Camarillo Gutierrez, Héctor Tobar, and Julissa Arce deliver inspiring talks on a range of topics from Latinx culture to education equality. They teach audiences to embrace inclusivity and remind us to tackle challenges with courage and determination. Elizabeth Camarillo Gutierrez was born and raised in … Read more
Step into summer with books by best-selling authors C.J. Box, Mary Kay Andrews, and Katherine Center. C.J. Box is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of 30 novels, including the Joe Pickett series. Two television series based on his novels are in production (BIG SKY on ABC and JOE PICKETT on Spectrum Originals and Paramount+). C.J. engaging talks discuss his … Read more
This back to school season, hear from parenting experts Kate Murphy, and Dr. Belle Liang and Timothy Klein on how to cultivate listening skills and find purpose. Known for her fresh and accessible way of explaining complex subjects, particularly the science behind human interactions, Kate Murphy helps audiences understand why people behave the way they do. In … Read more
From an avid mountaineer to a military combat leader and planetary scientist, these speakers’ unique backgrounds allow them to share inspiring personal stories. Alan Stern, Ph.D. is a celebrated planetary scientist, space program executive, and prolific public speaker with experience presenting to a large range of audiences. He delivers inspiring speeches on his personal experiences … Read more
Nurture mental health and wellness with leading expert and author Dr. Damon Tweedy. Damon Tweedy‘s new book, Facing the Unseen, explores the marginalization of mental health care within society and medical practice. In powerful, compassionate, and eloquent prose, Tweedy argues for a more comprehensive and integrated approach where people with mental illness have a health … Read more
Celebrate Juneteenth with thought leaders Kimberly Jones, Julie Lythcott-Haims, and Jocelyn Nicole Johnson as they explore advocacy, expression, and community. Kimberly Jones is an American author and filmmaker, known for her New York Times bestselling young adult novel I’m Not Dying With You Tonight and non-fiction book How We Can Win, based on her viral video published during the George Floyd protests. … Read more
Happy Earth Day! We’re highlighting these speakers who offer fresh perspectives on the environment, sustainability, and climate change. Eliza Griswold is the author of Amity and Prosperity: One Family and the Fracturing of America, the Pulitzer Prize-winning book about how fracking shattered one Pennsylvania town and how one resident brought it to light. She has … Read more
November is Native American Heritage Month. Get to know our speakers who discuss the importance of Indigenous representation, land stewardship, and environmental justice. Carole Lindstrom is a New York Times bestselling and award-winning author. She is Anishinaabe/Métis and a proud member of the Turtle Mountain Band of Ojibwe Indians. Carole has spoken to both children … Read more
These Common Reads authors are leading the conversation on critical thinking skills and paving the way for success. A New York Times Editor’s Pick, Elizabeth Camarillo Gutierrez‘s memoir My Side of the River reveals her experience as the U.S. born daughter of immigrants and what happened when, at fifteen, her parents were forced back to Mexico. Her talks recount … Read more
Honoring Hispanic and Latinx Culture, Resilience, and Empowerment. Héctor Tobar is a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist, acclaimed author, and professor at UC Irvine. Héctor delivers inspiring talks on a range of topics, from Latinx culture to a meditation on race and inequality. 〉Click here for more information on Héctor Tobar Julissa Arce is a nationally recognized … Read more