John Grogan

John Grogan

Keynote Speaker: Author of the #1 National Best-Seller "Marley & Me: Life and Love with the World's Worst Dog"

John Grogan Biography

John Grogan is the author of the #1 international bestseller Marley & Me: Life and love with the world's worst dog, which has sold eight million copies, been translated into more than 30 languages worldwide, and was made into a major motion picture starring Owen Wilson and Jennifer Aniston. His second book, the bestselling memoir The Longest Trip Home, explores the complicated intersection of parental expectations and a son’s journey to find his own way in the world.

John is also the author of numerous books for children, including two #1 bestselling picture books, Bad Dog, Marley! and A Very Marley Christmas. His middle-grade adaptation Marley: A Dog Like No Other was a Scholastic Books pick and brought delight to thousands of school children.

A native of Detroit, John spent 25 years as a journalist for daily newspapers, most recently as a metropolitan columnist for the Philadelphia Inquirer. He is the former editor of Rodale’s Organic Gardening magazine. More recently, John has served as an adjunct professor at Lehigh University, teaching narrative nonfiction writing. In 2018, he was a lecturer-in-residence at Trinity College in Dublin, Ireland.

His writing has appeared in numerous national publications, including The New York Times, The New York Times Book Review, Parade, USAWeekend, and Time. He has appeared on Good Morning America, Today, the CBS Morning Show, Fox & Friends, CNN, National Geographic Channel, and the BBC, among others.

John is the recipient of the 2006 Quill Book Award for best biography/memoir and best audiobook, both for Marley & Me. He was a finalist for the 2007 British Book Award in the biography category.

John holds a master of arts degree in journalism from The Ohio State University, where he was a Kiplinger Fellow in Public Affairs Reporting. In 2007, he was awarded an honorary doctorate of letters from Central Michigan University, his undergraduate alma mater.

John speaks frequently at writing conferences, universities, schools, literacy events, fundraisers, and other public and private functions.

He and his wife, Jenny, live with their two surprisingly well-behaved Labrador retrievers, Woodson and Wallace, in Pennsylvania’s Lehigh Valley.

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John Grogan Videos

John Grogan author of Marley and Me
John Grogan Keynote Talk, 2018 Erma Bombeck Writers' Workshop ...

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John Grogan is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Inspirational, Family & Parenting, Health & Wellness, Journalist, Personal Growth, Author, Bestselling Authors, Motivational and Animals & Wildlife.

Where does John Grogan travel from?

John Grogan generally travels from Pennsylvania, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

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John Grogan is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Inspirational, Family & Parenting and Health & Wellness. The estimated speaking fee range to book John Grogan for live events is $10,000 - $20,000. Please contact us for virtual event fees. John Grogan generally travels from Pennsylvania, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Joseph Grenny, Jon Bergmann and Robert Cialdini. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling John Grogan for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 24/06/2025.

John Grogan Videos

John Grogan author of Marley and Me
John Grogan Keynote Talk, 2018 Erma Bombeck Writers' Workshop ...
  • How do I book John Grogan to speak at my event?

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

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

    John Grogan is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Inspirational, Family & Parenting, Health & Wellness, Journalist, Personal Growth, Author, Bestselling Authors, Motivational and Animals & Wildlife.
  • Where does John Grogan travel from?

    John Grogan generally travels from Pennsylvania, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for John Grogan?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like John Grogan 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 John Grogan 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 John Grogan 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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