Sarah Dessen

Sarah Dessen

Keynote Speaker: Author Known for "The Moon and More" "Someone Like You" & "That Summer"

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Sarah Dessen Biography

Sarah Dessen (born June 6, 1970, in Evanston, Illinois) is an American writer who lives in Chapel Hill, North Carolina.

Sarah Dessen was born in Evanston, Illinois on June 6, 1970. She moved with her family to Virginia then North Carolina where she now resides with her husband, Jay, daughter Sasha, and dogs. After dropping out of Greensboro College she began taking classes at the University of North Carolina where she graduated with honors. She was a waitress for some time before leaving her job to accept a position as a teacher at UNC. She then left that job to become a full-time author.

The 2003 film How to Deal starring Mandy Moore was based on both Someone Like You and That Summer. Sarah released "Once and for All" in 2017.

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What topics does Sarah Dessen speak about?

Sarah Dessen is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Authors.

Where does Sarah Dessen travel from?

Sarah Dessen generally travels from Chapel Hill, NC, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

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Sarah Dessen is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Authors. The estimated speaking fee range to book Sarah Dessen for live events is $10,000 - $20,000. Please contact us for virtual event fees. Sarah Dessen generally travels from Chapel Hill, NC, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Jenny Han, John Green and Lois Lowry. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Sarah Dessen for an upcoming event.

Sarah Dessen Videos

Sarah Dessen Reveals Her Summer Beach Bag Essentials ...
with Sarah Dessen

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  • How do I book Sarah Dessen to speak at my event?

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

    Speaking fees for Sarah Dessen, 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 Sarah Dessen, 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 Sarah Dessen speak about?

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

    Sarah Dessen generally travels from Chapel Hill, NC, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for Sarah Dessen?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Sarah Dessen 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 Sarah Dessen 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 Sarah Dessen 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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