Mary Karr

Mary Karr

Keynote Speaker: Award-Winning Poet, Essayist, & Memoirist; Known for "The Liars' Club"; Peck Professor of Literature at Syracuse University

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Mary Karr Biography

Mary Karr is an award-winning poet and best-selling memoirist. She is the author of the critically-acclaimed and New York Times best-selling memoirs "The Liars' Club," "Cherry," and "Lit," as well as the "Art of Memoir," and five poetry collections, most recently "Tropic of Squalor."

Karr is also a songwriter, having collaborated with Rodney Crowell, Norah Jones, Lucinda Williams and others on a country album called KIN.

​A sought after speaker, she has given distinguished talks at prestigious universities, libraries, and writers' festivals across the world. Karr welcomes conversation with her audience and she is known for her spirited, lively, and engaging Q&A sessions.

Her many awards include The Whiting Writer's Award, an NEA, a Radcliffe Bunting Fellowship, and a Guggenheim. She is also a regular contributor to The New Yorker, The Atlantic, and Poetry magazine.

Mary Karr is the Peck Professor of Literature at Syracuse University and she lives in New York City.

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Mary Karr Speaking Topics

Imagination and Passion in Christian Spirituality: Lessons for Recovery from the Ignatian Exercises

Taking Your Power Back: Surviving Sexual Abuse

Overcoming Hurt & Anger: Don’t Just Survive, Thrive

Poetry and Prayer: The Unlikely Catholic

The Decline and Fall of a Blackbelt Drinker: What College Students Need to Know About Alcoholism

Mary Karr Videos

City Arts & Lectures presents Mary Karr & Kaveh Akbar
The 2016 Cardinal Newman Lecture with Mary Karr
Southampton Arts 2013: Mary Karr

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How much does it cost to book Mary Karr for a speaking engagement?

Speaking fees for Mary Karr, 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 Mary Karr, 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 Mary Karr speak about?

Mary Karr is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Authors, Christian, Commencement, Health, Poetry, Spirituality, Literary, Culture, College and Faith & Religion.

Where does Mary Karr travel from?

Mary Karr generally travels from Massachusetts, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

Who is the agent for Mary Karr?

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

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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 Mary Karr 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.


Mary Karr is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Authors, Christian and Commencement. The estimated speaking fee range to book Mary Karr for live events is $10,000 - $20,000. Please contact us for virtual event fees. Mary Karr generally travels from Massachusetts, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Erin Gruwell, Kate White and Alice Walker. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Mary Karr for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 14/11/2024.

Mary Karr Speaking Topics

  • Imagination and Passion in Christian Spirituality: Lessons for Recovery from the Ignatian Exercises

  • Taking Your Power Back: Surviving Sexual Abuse

  • Overcoming Hurt & Anger: Don’t Just Survive, Thrive

  • Poetry and Prayer: The Unlikely Catholic

  • The Decline and Fall of a Blackbelt Drinker: What College Students Need to Know About Alcoholism

Mary Karr Videos

City Arts & Lectures presents Mary Karr & Kaveh Akbar
The 2016 Cardinal Newman Lecture with Mary Karr
Southampton Arts 2013: Mary Karr
From Busted to Believer (Mary Karr)

Mary Karr News

  • How do I book Mary Karr to speak at my event?

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

    Speaking fees for Mary Karr, 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 Mary Karr, 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 Mary Karr speak about?

    Mary Karr is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Authors, Christian, Commencement, Health, Poetry, Spirituality, Literary, Culture, College and Faith & Religion.
  • Where does Mary Karr travel from?

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

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Mary Karr 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 Mary Karr 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 Mary Karr 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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