Poetry Speakers

From canonical greats to up-and-coming powerhouses, these poet speakers enlighten audiences with lyrical performances and inspirational looks at the writing process.

Cathy Park Hong

Award-winning poet and New York Times-bestselling author of Minor Feelings

Ian Manuel

Advocate for criminal justice reform, poet, and motivational speaker

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Kelly Link

MacArthur “Genius Grant” fellow, writer of celebrated short stories and The Book of Love

Leila Mottley

Award-winning author of Oprah’s Book Club selection Nightcrawling and former Youth Poet Laureate of Oakland

Javier Zamora

Memoirist, poet, and author of Solito, and a winner of the 2023 American Book Award.
Penguin Random House Speakers Bureau