Barbara Kingsolver
Keynote Speaker: Pulitzer Prize-Winning Novelist & Environmental Writer; Author of "The Poisonwood Bible" & "Demon Copperhead"
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Barbara Kingsolver Biography
Barbara Kingsolver is a Pulitzer Prize-winning novelist, essayist, and poet known for her contributions to contemporary literature, environmental writing, and social justice advocacy. Kingsolver holds degrees in biology from DePauw University and the University of Arizona and has worked as a freelance writer and author. Her work frequently explores themes such as biodiversity, the relationship between humans and their environments, and the dynamics of social and economic justice.
Kingsolver is the author of ten bestselling works of fiction, including the novels "Unsheltered," "Flight Behavior," "The Lacuna," "The Poisonwood Bible," "Animal Dreams," and "The Bean Trees." Her bibliography also includes poetry, essays, and creative nonfiction. Her narrative nonfiction book, "Animal, Vegetable, Miracle: A Year of Food Life," is recognized for its influence on food sustainability and local agriculture. "The Lacuna" examines historical figures such as Frida Kahlo, Diego Rivera, and Lev Trotsky within the context of American and Mexican history.
Her novel "Demon Copperhead," a retelling of Charles Dickens's "David Copperfield" set in Appalachia, addresses issues of child poverty, rural America, and the opioid crisis. The book received the Pulitzer Prize and the Women's Prize for Fiction and was named Best Book of the 21st Century by a New York Times readers' poll. Two of Kingsolver's books have been selected for Oprah Book Club, and she is the only two-time winner of the Women's Prize.
Kingsolver has received the National Humanities Medal, the Dayton Literary Peace Prize, and recognition from organizations such as the American Booksellers Association, the American Library Association, the James Beard Foundation, and the PEN/Faulkner Foundation. She is a member of the American Academy of Arts and Letters. The National Book Foundation honored Kingsolver with the Medal for Distinguished Contribution to American Letters at the National Book Awards Ceremony. She also founded the PEN/Bellwether Prize for Socially Engaged Fiction, a biennial award supporting unpublished fiction that addresses social justice issues.
Kingsolver's community engagement includes founding Higher Ground, a recovery facility for women in Appalachia, funded by royalties from "Demon Copperhead." Her work continues to address urgent topics such as environmental degradation, addiction, and poverty, establishing her as a significant voice in American literature, environmental advocacy, and social commentary.
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Barbara Kingsolver is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Author, Fiction Authors and Environment. Please contact us for live or virtual event fee details. Barbara Kingsolver generally travels from Meadowview, VA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Lois Lowry, Pam Muñoz Ryan and Laura Numeroff. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Barbara Kingsolver for an upcoming event.
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How much does it cost to book Barbara Kingsolver for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Barbara Kingsolver, 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 Barbara Kingsolver, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent. -
What topics does Barbara Kingsolver speak about?
Barbara Kingsolver is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Author, Fiction Authors, Environment, Sustainability, Environmental Activism and Bestselling Authors. -
Where does Barbara Kingsolver travel from?
Barbara Kingsolver generally travels from Meadowview, VA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. -
Who is the agent for Barbara Kingsolver?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Barbara Kingsolver 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 1.855.383.8805, and one of our agents will assist you to book Barbara Kingsolver 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 Barbara Kingsolver 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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