Elisha Cooper

Elisha Cooper

Keynote Speaker: New York Times Best Illustrated Children’s Book of the Year Author; Children's Book Illustrator; Non-Fiction Author

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Elisha Cooper Biography

Elisha Cooper received a Caldecott Honor in 2018 for Big Cat, Little Cat, and his following book River won the 2020 Robin Smith Picture Book Prize. One of his earlier books, Dance!, was a New York Times Best Illustrated Children’s Book of the Year, and Beach won the Society of Illustrators Gold Medal. In 2016 he was awarded a Sendak Fellowship.

After playing football at Yale, where he majored in History, Cooper worked at The New Yorker Magazine. He published his first book, a sketchbook of New York, then followed his wife on her academic trajectory to California, then Chicago, before returning to New York, where she is a professor at NYU. He has written twenty-five books, mostly for children, and also books for adults including the family memoirs Crawling: A Father’s First Year, and Falling: A Daughter, a Father, and a Journey Back. His essays and sketchbooks have appeared in the sports section of The New York Times. Cooper lives with his wife, daughters, and cats in New York City.

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Elisha Cooper Videos

Go behind the scenes of YES & NO with Elisha Cooper
Snack Time With MacKids: Elisha Cooper Reads YES & NO
Author & Illustrator Elisha Cooper Reads TRAIN

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How much does it cost to book Elisha Cooper for a speaking engagement?

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What topics does Elisha Cooper speak about?

Elisha Cooper is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Children's Authors, Family & Parenting, Education, Art & Design, Author and Non-Fiction Authors.

Where does Elisha Cooper travel from?

Elisha Cooper 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 Elisha Cooper?

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

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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.


Elisha Cooper is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Children's Authors, Family & Parenting and Education. The estimated speaking fee range to book Elisha Cooper for live events is Below $10,000, and for virtual events Below $10,000. Elisha Cooper 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 Ross Burach, Lois Lowry and Laura Numeroff. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Elisha Cooper for an upcoming event.

Elisha Cooper Videos

Go behind the scenes of YES & NO with Elisha Cooper
Snack Time With MacKids: Elisha Cooper Reads YES & NO
Author & Illustrator Elisha Cooper Reads TRAIN
  • How do I book Elisha Cooper to speak at my event?

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

    Speaking fees for Elisha Cooper, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Elisha Cooper are Below $10,000 for live events and Below $10,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Elisha Cooper, 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 Elisha Cooper speak about?

    Elisha Cooper is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Children's Authors, Family & Parenting, Education, Art & Design, Author and Non-Fiction Authors.
  • Where does Elisha Cooper travel from?

    Elisha Cooper 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 Elisha Cooper?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Elisha Cooper 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 Elisha Cooper 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 Elisha Cooper 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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