Gene Luen Yang

Gene Luen Yang

Keynote Speaker: National Ambassador for Young People's Literature & Chinese-American Graphic Novelist

Gene Luen Yang Biography

Gene Luen Yang writes, and sometimes draws, comic books and graphic novels. He was named a National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature by the Library of Congress in 2016, and advocates for the importance of reading, especially reading diversely.

His graphic novel American Born Chinese, a National Book Award finalist and Printz Award winner, has been adapted into an original series on Disney+. His two-volume graphic novel Boxers & Saints won the LA Times Book Prize and was a National Book Award Finalist. His nonfiction graphic novel, Dragon Hoops, received an Eisner award and a Printz honor.

His other comics work includes Secret Coders (with Mike Holmes), The Shadow Hero (with Sonny Liew), and Superman Smashes the Klan and the Avatar: The Last Airbender series. In 2016, he was named a MacArthur Foundation Fellow.

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Gene Luen Yang Videos

Gene Luen Yang – Chubb Fellowship Lecture - November 2018
Comics belong in the classroom | Gene Luen Yang
Graphic Novelist Gene Luen Yang | 2016 MacArthur Fellow

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What topics does Gene Luen Yang speak about?

Gene Luen Yang is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Authors, Asian & Pacific Heritage, Diversity & Inclusion, Family & Parenting, Art, Virtual, Literary, TED, Creativity and Social Activism.

Where does Gene Luen Yang travel from?

Gene Luen Yang generally travels from San Francisco Bay Area, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

Who is the agent for Gene Luen Yang?

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Gene Luen Yang is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Authors, Asian & Pacific Heritage and Diversity & Inclusion. The estimated speaking fee range to book Gene Luen Yang for live events is $10,000 - $20,000, and for virtual events $10,000 - $20,000. Gene Luen Yang generally travels from San Francisco Bay Area, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Michelle Li, Laura Ling and Kelvin Yu. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Gene Luen Yang for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 11/12/2023.

Gene Luen Yang Videos

Gene Luen Yang – Chubb Fellowship Lecture - November 2018
Comics belong in the classroom | Gene Luen Yang
Graphic Novelist Gene Luen Yang | 2016 MacArthur Fellow

Gene Luen Yang News

  • How do I book Gene Luen Yang to speak at my event?

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

    Speaking fees for Gene Luen Yang, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Gene Luen Yang are $10,000 - $20,000 for live events and $10,000 - $20,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Gene Luen Yang, 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 Gene Luen Yang speak about?

    Gene Luen Yang is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Authors, Asian & Pacific Heritage, Diversity & Inclusion, Family & Parenting, Art, Virtual, Literary, TED, Creativity and Social Activism.
  • Where does Gene Luen Yang travel from?

    Gene Luen Yang generally travels from San Francisco Bay Area, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for Gene Luen Yang?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Gene Luen Yang 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 Gene Luen Yang 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 Gene Luen Yang 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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