Wally Lamb

Wally Lamb

Keynote Speaker: Bestselling Author, Creative Writing Instructor, Award-Winning Novelist

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Wally Lamb Biography

Wally Lamb is the author of the New York Times and national bestseller "The Hour I First Believed," as well as the novels "She's Come Undone" and "I Know This Much Is True," both #1 New York Times bestsellers and Oprah Book Club selections. His latest book is "Wishin' and Hopin': A Christmas Story."

Lamb holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees in teaching from the University of Connecticut and a Master of Fine Arts in writing from Vermont College. He was nine years into a career as a high school English teacher at the Norwich Free Academy in Norwich, Connecticut, when he began to write fiction in 1981. He currently teaches creative writing workshops at the York Correctional Institute, a maximum-security women’s prison in Niantic, Connecticut.

Lamb has been honored with several awards including the State of Connecticut’s Governor’s Award and Distinguished Alumni Awards from both Vermont College and the University of Connecticut School of Education. He won a national “Thanks to Teachers” Excellence Award and the 1999 New England Book Award for fiction. "I Know This Much Is True" received the Friends of the Library USA Reader’s Choice Award for best novel of 1995 and the Kenneth Johnson Memorial Book Award for its contribution to removing the stigma of mental illness. "She’s Come Undone" was a finalist for the Los Angeles Times Book Award for best first novel. Both "She’s Come Undone" and "I Know This Much Is True" were New York Times Notable Books of the Year.

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Wally Lamb Speaking Topics

Learning the Language of Film: My Adventures in Screenplay

Archives, Accidents and Ancient Myths: Where My Fiction Comes From

Character-Driven Fiction

Lamb Duet: Wally & Son Justin on Poetry, Prose & The Spoken Word

Couldn’t Keep it to Myself: Testimonies from Our Imprisoned Sisters

Wally Lamb Videos

Wally Lamb on She's Come Undone - The John Adams Institute ...

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What topics does Wally Lamb speak about?

Wally Lamb is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Health, Mental Health, Authors, Commencement, Journalism, Television & Film, Literary, Culture and College.

Where does Wally Lamb travel from?

Wally Lamb generally travels from Hartford, CT, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

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

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Wally Lamb is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Health, Mental Health and Authors. The estimated speaking fee range to book Wally Lamb for live events is $10,000 - $20,000. Please contact us for virtual event fees. Wally Lamb generally travels from Hartford, CT, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Jeffrey Eugenides, John Green and Dan Savage. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Wally Lamb for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 04/11/2024.

Wally Lamb Speaking Topics

  • Learning the Language of Film: My Adventures in Screenplay

  • Archives, Accidents and Ancient Myths: Where My Fiction Comes From

  • Character-Driven Fiction

  • Lamb Duet: Wally & Son Justin on Poetry, Prose & The Spoken Word

  • Couldn’t Keep it to Myself: Testimonies from Our Imprisoned Sisters

Wally Lamb Videos

Wally Lamb on She's Come Undone - The John Adams Institute ...

Wally Lamb News

  • How do I book Wally Lamb to speak at my event?

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

    Speaking fees for Wally Lamb, 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 Wally Lamb, 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 Wally Lamb speak about?

    Wally Lamb is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Health, Mental Health, Authors, Commencement, Journalism, Television & Film, Literary, Culture and College.
  • Where does Wally Lamb travel from?

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

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Wally Lamb 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 Wally Lamb 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 Wally Lamb 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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