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Alissa Quart

Alissa Quart

Keynote Speaker: Author of "Squeezed: Why Our Families Can't Afford America"

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Alissa Quart Biography

Alissa Quart is a nonfiction writer, critic, journalist, editor, and poet. Her nonfiction books are Republic of Outsiders: The Power of Amateurs, Dreamers and Rebels, Hothouse Kids: The Dilemma of the Gifted Child, Branded: The Buying and Selling of Teenagers, and Squeezed: Why Our Families Can't Afford America, and her poetry, Monetized.

She was an editor at large for The Atavist, an award-winning nonfiction iPad and enhanced ebook publisher; her multimedia story with Maisie Crow, "The Last Clinic" was nominated for a National Magazine Award and a Documentary Emmy in 2014.

She is editor-in-chief of the Economic Hardship Reporting Project, founded by Barbara Ehrenreich. Her articles and reviews have appeared in The Guardian, The Atlantic, the New York Times Sunday Review, The Nation, Newsweek, Mother Jones, and Marie Claire, and she has appeared on Nightline, 20/20, the Today Show, CNN, CBC, and C-Span. She coined the term hyperlink cinema in 2005 and popularized the term hipster sexism.

She teaches as an adjunct professor at Columbia University's Graduate School of Journalism and is a 2010 Nieman Fellowship recipient.

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Alissa Quart Videos

Journalist Alissa Quart On Income Inequality- WGBH News
Alissa Quart: The Plight of the American Middle Class
The Open Mind: American Hardship - Alissa Quart

How do I book Alissa Quart to speak at my event?

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How much does it cost to book Alissa Quart for a speaking engagement?

Speaking fees for Alissa Quart, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. For the most current speaking fee to hire Alissa Quart, 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 Alissa Quart speak about?

Alissa Quart is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Authors, Culture, Poetry, Marketing and Economy.

Where does Alissa Quart travel from?

Alissa Quart 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 Alissa Quart?

AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Alissa Quart 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 Alissa Quart 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 Alissa Quart 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.


Alissa Quart is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Authors, Culture and Poetry. Please contact us for live or virtual event fee details. Alissa Quart 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 Kate Obenshain, Dr. Jackie Freiberg and Carly Fiorina. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Alissa Quart for an upcoming event.

Alissa Quart Videos

Journalist Alissa Quart On Income Inequality- WGBH News
Alissa Quart: The Plight of the American Middle Class
The Open Mind: American Hardship - Alissa Quart
Alissa Quart & Susan Cain discuss Republic of Outsiders

Alissa Quart News

  • How do I book Alissa Quart to speak at my event?

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

    Speaking fees for Alissa Quart, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. For the most current speaking fee to hire Alissa Quart, 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 Alissa Quart speak about?

    Alissa Quart is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Authors, Culture, Poetry, Marketing and Economy.
  • Where does Alissa Quart travel from?

    Alissa Quart 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 Alissa Quart?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Alissa Quart 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 Alissa Quart 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 Alissa Quart 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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