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03/11: “Tomorrow Happens Here”: Author Anya Kamenetz Showcases at SXSW

SXSW 2010, the world’s hippest festival of all things music, film, and interactivity, kicks off March 12th in Austin, and Anya Kamenetz, will be there, shedding light on the thoughts and needs of Generation Y as only she can.

Pulitzer Prize-nominated for her book Generation Debt, a Yahoo! Finance Expert, and a staff member for Fast Company magazine, Kamenetz soon-to-be released, critically-acclaimed book - DIY U: Edupunks, Edupreneurs, and the Coming Transformation of Higher Education. A thoughtful look at the future of education in America, she reveals how technology and innovation solve the problems of costs, access, and quality, and set education free.

At SXSW, Kamenetz will be a part of three terrific Interactive showcases. You can follow her experiences on Twitter, and visit SXSW online for more information.

Find out why visionaries in higher education and thought leaders everywhere are buzzing about Anya Kamenetz and DIY U. Contact Keppler Speakers bureau for more information on Kamenetz, her appearances at SXSW, and how you can host her for your next campus event.

02/26: In Case You Missed It: Watch Author Jeannette Walls on the “Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson!”

Did you miss The Glass Castle author Jeannette Walls,, on the February 24th episode ofthe Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson?  The #1 New York Times best-selling author of The Glass Castle and Half-Broke Horses, made her first appearance on the late night staple. A favorite of Ferguson, Walls discussed how she translated her life story and family history into the incredible books that have captivated readers for over three years. Watch her Late, Late Show appearance on Keppler On YouTube.

In a decade where memoirs were more popular than ever, Jeannette Walls’ The Glass Castle stood out from the pack. The book, a moving account of growing up in extreme poverty and a compelling story of overcoming adversity, has been on the New York Times best-seller list for over three years, and was recently named one of Amazon’s “Top 10 Books of the Decade.” Most recently, she released Half-Broke Horses, a best-selling “true-life novel” written from the perspective of her barrier-breaking grandmother.

Engaging and thoughtful, celebrity speaker Jeannette Walls regales audiences with moving stories and anecdotes. As acclaimed a speaker as she is an author, Walls’ warm and inviting speaking style sets her apart from all others. Contact Keppler Speakers bureau for more information on bringing Jeannette Walls to your organization.

02/22: Best-Selling Author Jeannette Walls Appearing on the “Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson!”

Set your DVRs and stay up past your bedtime for the February 24th episode of the Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson! Jeannette Walls, the #1 New York Times best-selling author of The Glass Castle and Half-Broke Horses, will be making her first appearance on the late night staple. A favorite of Ferguson, Walls will discuss how she translates her life story and family history into the incredible books that have captivated readers for over three years. Click here to find out more about Walls’ appearance on the Late Late Show, and tune in at 12:35 AM Wednesday night!

In a decade where memoirs were more popular than ever, Jeannette Walls’ The Glass Castle stood out from the pack. The book, a moving account of growing up in extreme poverty and a compelling story of overcoming adversity, has been on the New York Times best-seller list for over three years, and was recently named one of Amazon’s “Top 10 Books of the Decade.” Most recently, she released Half-Broke Horses, a best-selling “true-life novel” written from the perspective of her barrier-breaking grandmother.

Engaging and thoughtful, celebrity speaker Jeannette Walls regales audiences with moving stories and anecdotes. As acclaimed a speaker as she is an author, Walls’ warm and inviting speaking style sets her apart from all others. Contact Keppler Speakers bureau for more information on bringing Jeannette Walls to your campus.