Peter Catalanotto

Peter Catalanotto

Keynote Speaker: Acclaimed Author & Illustrator; Professor of the First Children's Book Writing Course Offered at Columbia University

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Peter Catalanotto Biography

When Peter Catalanotto was in first grade, his mother would take him to the bookmobile on Thursday afternoons. He loved climbing the steps and entering the library on wheels. This was not the inspiration to be a writer or illustrator when he grew up, especially since he was writing backwards and would continue to do so until the end of third grade, but rather a bookmobile driver. He thought this had to be the greatest job in the world, checking out books for patrons between sips of soda.

At the age of eight, he decided to work as an artist when he grew up, but his notion of that was moving to New York City, spending his whole life drawing and painting, slowly starving to death, and then after he was dead, everyone would buy his paintings. He loved discovering as an adult that he could work as an artist and live to talk about it!

Upon graduating from Pratt Institute, Catalanotto illustrated for print publications such as Reader's Digest, Family Circle, Woman's Day, and American Girl Magazine. He then began illustrating Young Adult book jackets and after painting the cover for Judy Blume's Just as Long as We're Together, the editor, Richard Jackson, approached him to illustrate a picture book; All I See, written by Cynthia Rylant. When the editor saw how Catalanotto extended the story with his paintings, he encouraged Catalanotto to write his own stories.

Catalanotto has published 50 books for children, 20 of which he's written, including Ivan the Terrier, Matthew A. B. C., and Emily's Art. The latest of his Monkey & Robot series are early-reader graphic novels; Monkey & Robert: Friends and Neighbors and Monkey & Robot: Flights of Fancy.

Catalanotto has presented his creative process, from inspiration to finished book, at conferences, colleges, and in more than 1,600 elementary schools in 40 states. Catalanotto currently teaches Children’s Book Writing at Columbia University and Pratt Institute.

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Peter Catalanotto is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Authors and Art.

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Peter Catalanotto is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Authors and Art. The estimated speaking fee range to book Peter Catalanotto for live events is Below $10,000. Please contact us for virtual event fees. Peter Catalanotto generally travels from New York, NY, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Christian Robinson, Peter H. Reynolds and Vesper Stamper. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Peter Catalanotto for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 03/03/2024.

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  • How do I book Peter Catalanotto to speak at my event?

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

    Speaking fees for Peter Catalanotto, 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 Below $10,000. For the most current speaking fee to hire Peter Catalanotto, 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 Peter Catalanotto speak about?

    Peter Catalanotto is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Authors and Art.
  • Where does Peter Catalanotto travel from?

    Peter Catalanotto generally travels from New York, NY, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for Peter Catalanotto?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Peter Catalanotto 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 Peter Catalanotto 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 Peter Catalanotto 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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