Hector Tobar
Keynote Speaker: Pulitzer Prize Winner, Journalist & Best-Selling Author of "Deep Down Dark"
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Hector Tobar Biography
Héctor Tobar is the author of six books published in fifteen languages, including the critically acclaimed, New York Times bestseller "Deep Down Dark: The Untold Stories of 33 Men Buried in a Chilean Mine and the Miracle That Set Them Free."
His newest book, "Our Migrant Souls: A Meditation on Race and the Meanings and Myths of Latino," will be published by MCD/Farrar, Straus & Giroux in 2023. His other books include the novels "The Tattooed Soldier," "The Barbarian Nurseries," and "The Last Great Road Bum," all published in paperback by FSG/Picador.
"Deep Down Dark" was adapted into the film "The 33," starring Antonio Banderas.
His short fiction has appeared in Best American Short Stories (2016 and 2022), L.A. Noir, Zyzzyva and Slate.
Tobar is a Professor of English and Chicano/Latino Studies at the University of California, Irvine. He's written for The New Yorker, The New York Times Magazine, Harpers, National Geographic, and was a contributing writer for the New York Times opinion pages. Tobar has also been also a columnist for the Los Angeles Times and its bureau chief in Buenos Aires and Mexico City.
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Hector Tobar is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Authors, Journalism, College, Commencement, World Affairs, Motivational, Hispanic Heritage, Diversity & Inclusion and Literary.
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Hector Tobar generally travels from Los Angeles, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
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Hector Tobar is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Authors, Journalism and College. The estimated speaking fee range to book Hector Tobar for live events is $10,000 - $20,000, and for virtual events Below $10,000. Hector Tobar generally travels from Los Angeles, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Lizzie Velasquez, Sonia Nazario and Silvia Vasquez-Lavado. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Hector Tobar for an upcoming event.
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A great talk that really gripped the community and provided valuable insight into a conversation around Latino identity that has been occurring internally organically.
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"Hector Tobar was fantastic! Unusually adept at reading a crowd. Funny, poignant, humble, compassionate, wise, and especially a remarkable story teller! The audience loved him. There was quite a buzz in the hall afterward. What a great start to our 25th season! Thank you!"
Unknown - Oct 14 2015
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Hector Tobar's Deep Down Dark Is a Masterful Look at the Chilean ...
Hector Tobar, much like the miners he writes about, successfully surmounts two huge obstacles in his new nonfiction masterpiece, Deep Down Dark: The Untold ...
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How do I book Hector Tobar to speak at my event?
Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Hector Tobar for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Hector Tobar, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Hector Tobar or any other speaker of your choice. -
How much does it cost to book Hector Tobar for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Hector Tobar, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Hector Tobar are $10,000 - $20,000 for live events and Below $10,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Hector Tobar, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent. -
What topics does Hector Tobar speak about?
Hector Tobar is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Authors, Journalism, College, Commencement, World Affairs, Motivational, Hispanic Heritage, Diversity & Inclusion and Literary. -
Where does Hector Tobar travel from?
Hector Tobar generally travels from Los Angeles, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. -
Who is the agent for Hector Tobar?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Hector Tobar for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Hector Tobar for your next private or corporate function. -
What is a full-service speaker booking agency?
AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Hector Tobar or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us. -
Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?
If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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