Karen Hesse

Karen Hesse

Keynote Speaker: Newbery Medal Winning Author of "Out of the Dust", MacArthur Fellowship "Genius" Award Winner, Children's & Young Adult Author

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Karen Hesse Biography

Karen Hesse is the author of many books for young people, including Out of the Dust, winner of the Newbery Medal, Letters from Rifka, Brooklyn Bridge, Phoenix Rising, Sable and Lavender. In addition to the Newbery, she has received honors including the Scott O’Dell Historical Fiction Award, the MacArthur Fellowship “Genius” Award and the Christopher Award, and was nominated for a National Jewish Book Award. Born in Baltimore, Hesse graduated from the University of Maryland. She and her husband Randy live in Vermont.

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Karen Hesse Videos

Karen Hesse Interview - YouTube
Newbery Medal-winning author Karen Hesse on What You Wish For ...
Karen Hesse, Newbery author of "Out of the Dust" discusses her ...

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What topics does Karen Hesse speak about?

Karen Hesse is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Authors, Literary, Storytelling, Creativity and Women.

Where does Karen Hesse travel from?

Karen Hesse generally travels from Vermont, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

Who is the agent for Karen Hesse?

AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Karen Hesse 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 Karen Hesse for your next private or corporate function.

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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 Karen Hesse 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.

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Karen Hesse is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Authors, Literary and Storytelling. The estimated speaking fee range to book Karen Hesse for live events is $10,000 - $20,000. Please contact us for virtual event fees. Karen Hesse generally travels from Vermont, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Pam Muñoz Ryan, Laura Numeroff and Lois Lowry. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Karen Hesse for an upcoming event.

Karen Hesse Videos

Karen Hesse Interview - YouTube
Newbery Medal-winning author Karen Hesse on What You Wish For ...
Karen Hesse, Newbery author of "Out of the Dust" discusses her ...
  • How do I book Karen Hesse to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Karen Hesse 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 Karen Hesse, 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 Karen Hesse or any other speaker of your choice.
  • How much does it cost to book Karen Hesse for a speaking engagement?

    Speaking fees for Karen Hesse, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fee for a live event is $10,000 - $20,000. For the most current speaking fee to hire Karen Hesse, 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 Karen Hesse speak about?

    Karen Hesse is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Authors, Literary, Storytelling, Creativity and Women.
  • Where does Karen Hesse travel from?

    Karen Hesse generally travels from Vermont, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for Karen Hesse?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Karen Hesse 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 Karen Hesse 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 Karen Hesse 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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