Literary Speakers

Journeys in Literature: Page-Turning Wisdom from Today's Top Literary Figures

List of Literary Speakers

These bestselling authors, famous screenwriters, and popular bloggers are paving the way for creative thinking, innovation, and think-outside-the-box business savvy. In a fast-paced world, these literary speakers and business authors are popular thought leaders who make their audiences stop to admire, to think, or simply to be entertained. This category includes novelists, poets, and writers with wide varieties of expertise, including philosophy, literature, culture, diversity and gender studies, and activism. Whether they're bestselling authors or leading figures in the art and film industries, there is a creative keynote speaker or performer for every event.

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Kimberlé Crenshaw
(5 ratings)

Civil Rights Advocate & Leading Scholar in Critical Race Theory; Professor of Law at UCLA and Columbia

Steve Forbes
(1 rating)

Chairman & Editor-in-Chief of Forbes Media; Expert on Global Economy & Monetary Policy

Charlene Carruthers

Writer, Filmmaker; Black Studies Scholar & Founder of BYP100

Valorie Burton

Life Strategist & Bestselling Author; Positive Psychology Expert

Donna Brazile
(6 ratings)

Veteran Political Strategist, Best-Selling Author & Former Interim Chair of the DNC; Professor in Women and Gender Studies at Georgetown

Beverly Tatum
(5 ratings)

Best-Selling Author, Higher Education Leadership & Race Relations Expert, President Emerita of Spelman College

Elaine Welteroth
(4 ratings)

Award-Winning Journalist, TV Host, Former Editor-in-Chief of Teen Vogue & Maternal Health Advocate

Elie Mystal
(3 ratings)

Justice Correspondent, Attorney, Writer & Political Commentator

Michele Bratcher Goodwin
(1 rating)

Professor of Constitutional Law and Global Health Policy at Georgetown; Founder of the Institute for Global Child Advocacy

Dana Loesch

Conservative Talk Radio Host, Political Activist & Commentator; Bestselling Author; Former NRA Spokesperson

Dr. Leana Wen
(3 ratings)

Leading Authority on Healthcare, Washington Post Columnist, CNN Medical Analyst, Physician, Professor & Author

Julianne Malveaux
(2 ratings)

Economist, Author & Political Commentator; President Emerita of Bennett College for Women

Ijeoma Oluo
(8 ratings)

Writer & Social Activist Known for Her Work on Issues of Race & Identity; Author of "So You Want to Talk About Race"

Todd Buchholz
(1 rating)

Former White House Director of Economic Policy & Managing Director of the $15 Billion Tiger Hedge Fund

Erik Wahl
(1 rating)

Internationally Recognized Graffiti Artist, Entrepreneur & Bestselling Author of "Unthink"

Nicole Jain
(1 rating)

Education Policy Advisor, Children’s Book Author, Film Producer & Public Servant

Taraji P. Henson

Academy Award-Nominated Actress & Mental Health Advocate

Colin Jost
(1 rating)

Actor, Comedian, & Writer at "Saturday Night Live" & "Weekend Update" Co-Anchor; Host, "Pop Culture Jeopardy"

Jenny Slate

Actress, Comedian, Author & Creator of the "Marcel the Shell" Short Films; Known for "Parks & Recreation," "Big Mouth," & "The Secret Life of Pets"

Kathy Griffin

Emmy Award-Winning Comedian, Standup Comedian, Actress & Television Personality