Naima Coster

Naima Coster

Keynote Speaker: Award-Winning Author of "Halsey Street" & "What’s Mine and Yours"

Naima Coster Biography

Naima Coster is a New York Times bestselling author of two novels and a recipient of the National Book Foundation’s 5 Under 35 honor. Her most recent novel, "What’s Mine and Yours," was a Read with Jenna Today Show Book Club pick, a Book of the Month Club pick, a statewide read for One Maryland One Book, and longlisted for the Mark Twain American Voice in Literature Award. It was named a best book of the year by Kirkus, Amazon, Esquire, Marie Claire, Ms. Magazine, The Millions, and Refinery29.

Coster’s first novel, "Halsey Street," was a finalist for the Kirkus Prize for Fiction and a semifinalist for the VCU Cabell First Novelist Award.

Coster’s stories and essays have appeared in the New York Times, Elle, Time, Kweli, The Cut, The Sunday Times, and Catapult, among other publications, and in numerous anthologies. She earned her MFA at the Columbia University School of the Arts and has taught writing for over a decade in community settings, youth programs, and universities.

Coster is currently at work on her third novel. She lives in Brooklyn with her family.

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Naima Coster Videos

Talking Volumes 2021: Naima Coster
#Dominicanreaders Book Club- Naima Coster on her novel "Halsey Street
Bad Women: a Panel on Writing

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What topics does Naima Coster speak about?

Naima Coster is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Authors, Creativity, Black Heritage, Black History Month, Diversity & Inclusion, Social Activism, Culture, Overcoming Adversity, Real Estate, Business and Women.

Where does Naima Coster travel from?

Naima Coster generally travels from Brooklyn, NY, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

Who is the agent for Naima Coster?

AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Naima Coster 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 Naima Coster 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 Naima Coster 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.


Naima Coster is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Authors, Creativity and Black Heritage. Please contact us for live or virtual event fee details. Naima Coster generally travels from Brooklyn, NY, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Ijeoma Oluo, Staceyann Chin and Sonia Sanchez. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Naima Coster for an upcoming event.

Naima Coster Videos

Talking Volumes 2021: Naima Coster
#Dominicanreaders Book Club- Naima Coster on her novel "Halsey Street
Bad Women: a Panel on Writing
Returning HOME and HEALING RELATIONSHIPS w/ Naima Coster

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  • How do I book Naima Coster to speak at my event?

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

    Speaking fees for Naima Coster, 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 Naima Coster, 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 Naima Coster speak about?

    Naima Coster is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Authors, Creativity, Black Heritage, Black History Month, Diversity & Inclusion, Social Activism, Culture, Overcoming Adversity, Real Estate, Business and Women.
  • Where does Naima Coster travel from?

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

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Naima Coster 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 Naima Coster 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 Naima Coster 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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