Penguin Random House Speakers Bureau

Congratulations to PRHSB-speaker Carl Zimmer and his newest release, AIR-BORNE, out now! 💨"Air-Borne: The Hidden History of the Life We Breathe" is the fascinating untold story of the air we breathe, the hidden life it contains, and the invisible dangers that can turn the world upside down. 🧪 Carl Zimmer is an award-winning science journalist and columnist for the New York Times. Coined by New York Magazine as "the country’s most respected science journalist," Carl is an expert in topics ranging from evolution to pandemics to brain-mapping, and has won numerous prestigious awards for his work. During the Covid-19 pandemic, he contributed to the coverage that won The New York Times a Pulitzer Prize in 2021. 🎤 In his new talk for “Air-Borne,” Carl takes audiences on an odyssey through the most mysterious ecosystem on the planet, which extends from our lungs to the top of the stratosphere. Find more information about Carl Zimmer’s work and speaking here: https://lnkd.in/dmb5uGwD

Honoring trailblazers during Black History Month! ✨ This Black History Month, we are spotlighting Kwame Onwuachi, a James Beard award-winning chef whose impact extends far beyond the kitchen. 🍴 Kwame's journey is a testament to resilience and creativity. As a celebrated chef, author, and entrepreneur, he has transformed the culinary landscape with his innovative approach and dedication to cultural representation. 📣 He is a passionate advocate for diversity and inclusion within the food industry, using his platform to highlight the rich, often overlooked contributions of Black chefs and culinary traditions. Thank you, Kwame, for your your creativity and your powerful voice! Find out more about Kwame's books and speaking here: https://lnkd.in/dUQnhfi.

We are loving Priya Parker's ✨ Magical Questions. ✨! Questions that kick off connection, that equalize a room, that everyone is interested in answering, and everyone is interested in hearing each other's answers. Join the conversation ⬇️

Thrilled to share that I will be delivering a brief keynote this coming Monday on my NYTimes best-seller LEGACY: A BLACK PHYSICIAN RECKONS WITH RACISM IN MEDICINE, on behalf of Penguin Random House Education, at the 44th Annual Conference on the First-Year Experience. I wrote LEGACY for my younger self so I am beyond excited that freshman-year college students will have the opportunity read LEGACY in their Common Reads programs! More info here: https://lnkd.in/eTym2VQB

Our #PRHSpeakers team along with speakers Jasmin Graham, Kurt Gray, and Uché Blackstock, MD are heading to New Orleans! Join us and our colleagues from Penguin Random House Education at the 44th Annual Conference on the First-Year Experience from February 16th-18th. This is one of our favorite events to connect with higher education professionals and our academic partners, helping support student learning, development, and success in their first year of college. Find us at Booth #17 or at one of Penguin Random House’s hosted author events.   Learn more about our speakers and events here: https://lnkd.in/dnBdCAFX

"Employees will increasingly view themselves as independent “brands” who partner with organizations rather than belong to them." (Melody Wilding) 💡That is one of the predictions that Melody Wilding, LMSW, award-winning coach and author of TRUST YOURSELF (March 2025), is going into 2025 with. 💡Melody sees 2025 as the year of “career sovereignty” when professionals prioritize the freedom to shape their work lives and choose projects over predictable promotion paths. 💡This new era demands that we all become more adept at navigating power structures and advocating for our ideas. >> Looking for more insights? Check out the link below. #prhspeakers #FutureOfWork #ProfessionalDevelopment

How do you make a major event like the GRAMMYs more accessible? Award-winning recording artist and disability rights activisit, Lachi ♫, spoke about her work with the Recording Academy and making the GRAMMYs more accessible. A leader in disability inclusion, Lachi is the CEO and founder of Recording Artists and Music Professionals with Disabilities (RAMPD), the U.N.-recognized premiere professional platform and go-to voice concerning disability and neurodivergent representation in the music and events industries. Find out more about Lachi’s work and speaking topics here: https://lnkd.in/eb_MgH96 #prhspeakers #accessibleevents

The Karma of Success came out 18 months ago, but it feels like five years with how much flux there's been in the world. It is the joy of my life that readers are still connecting with it, reaching out to me, and saying "hi." Thank you to everyone who has read or supported my book in any way. I am eternally grateful.

🚀 In 2024 AI became a cornerstone for over 70% of US corporations and a vital tool for students. Now we look ahead to a new horizon. 💡Author Angus Fletcher predicts a fascinating shift in 2025. The coming year will be a renaissance of human creativity and leadership. >> Read his full prediction here: https://lnkd.in/dQDuT_x6 🎤 Angus is a Professor of Story Science at Ohio State's Project Narrative. He recently joined the Penguin Random House Speakers Bureau and we are thrilled to be working with him as we look ahead to the publication of his book PRIMAL INTELLIGENCE in August 2025. #prhspeakers #predictions2025 #AI

Today we welcome Peter Beinart to the Penguin Random House Speakers Bureau! Peter Beinart is a distinguished journalist, political commentator, and professor who has become a leading voice on American politics, foreign policy, and international affairs. His book “Being Jewish After the Destruction of Gaza” goes on sale today and with it, Peter is taking his deep historical knowledge and empathetic approach to speak about one of the most divisive topics of our time. Find out more about Peter’s work and speaking topics here: https://lnkd.in/dEt2Xr6n #prhspeakers