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Authors and Common Read speakers offer unique perspectives on life and the world we share. Poets, journalists and activists bring you inside their writing, challenging each of us to better know ourselves through storytelling.
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David Baldacci
David Baldacci
Best-selling novelist and founder of Wish You Well Foundation for Literacy
Keywords:
- Storyteller;
- Novelist;
- Attorney;
- Literacy Advocate;
- Author
Robert Bilott
Robert Bilott
Prominent Environmental Attorney, Author of the Critically Acclaimed Book, Exposure, the Inspiration Behind the Film Dark Waters, Starring Mark Ruffalo, and Lecturer at Yale School of Public Health
Keywords:
- Legal Affairs;
- Environment;
- Environmental Consciousness;
- Best-Selling Author;
- Author;
- ESG
Patrisse Cullors
Patrisse Cullors
New York Times Bestselling Author, Educator, Artist and Abolitionist
Keywords:
- #BlackLivesMatter;
- Activist;
- Social Justice;
- Author;
- Black History Month;
- Best-Selling Author
Scott Dikkers
Scott Dikkers
Founder of the iconic comedy empire The Onion; Public Relations and Marketing Authority
Keywords:
- The Onion;
- Editor-in-Chief;
- Humor;
- Media;
- Marketing;
- Branding
Keywords:
- Fishing Boat Captain;
- The Perfect Storm;
- Risk Management;
- Grit;
- Courage
Keywords:
- Comedian;
- Author;
- Storyteller;
- Humor
Michele Norris
Michele Norris
Washington Post Opinions Columnist, Former NPR Host and Special Correspondent, and Founding Director of The Race Card Project
Keywords:
- Journalist;
- NPR;
- Black History Month;
- The Race Card Project;
- Social Issues
Picking Cotton
Picking Cotton
New York Times Best-Selling Book and Story of Truth, Injustice, and Redemption
Keywords:
- Social Justice;
- Redemption;
- Judicial Reform;
- Author;
- Overcoming Adversity
Keywords:
- The Glass Castle;
- Homelessness;
- Author;
- Poverty;
- Film
Keywords:
- Holocaust;
- Survivor;
- Human Rights;
- Author;
- Scientist;
- Jewish
Lauren Berger
Lauren Berger
Entrepreneur, Author, and CEO/Founder of InternQueen.com and CareerQueen.com
Keywords:
- Author;
- Leadership;
- Entrepreneur
A'Lelia Bundles
A'Lelia Bundles
Journalist and Author, On Her Own Ground: The Life and Times of Madam C. J. Walker – now a Netflix Original
Keywords:
- Netflix;
- Black History Month;
- Author;
- Best-Selling Author;
- Headline News