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APB exclusive speaker Chris Colfer’s beloved The Land of Stories series is heading to Hollywood. Warner Bros. has officially acquired film rights to the multi-million–copy, #1 New York Times bestselling book series, with Academy Award–nominated writer-director Phil Johnston attached to adapt and direct the live-action feature. As the original author, and as a producer and screenwriter, Chris is deeply involved in the project, ensuring that the cinematic version honors the magic, heart, and imaginative scope that has captivated readers worldwide.

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A fearless voice in a divided world, acclaimed cultural critic Thomas Chatterton Williams is about to release his highly anticipated new book, Summer of Our Discontent. With clarity, nuance, and unflinching honesty, Williams confronts today’s most urgent debates—from race and nationalism to cancel culture and personal identity. This bold new book is essential reading for anyone grappling with what it means to belong in an increasingly fractured society.

This year marks what would have been the 100th birthday of Malcolm X. Hear from his daughter, Ilyasah Shabazz, who carries his voice forward.

We are excited to share that two of our most popular speakers, investigative journalist Dan Slepian and criminal justice reform advocate Jon-Adrian “JJ” Velazquez, have been honored with the 2025 News & Documentary Emmy Award for Best Documentary for their groundbreaking series, The Sing Sing Chronicles. This four-part documentary, directed by Dawn Porter and produced by MSNBC Films, chronicles Slepian's 22-year investigation into wrongful convictions at Sing Sing Correctional Facility, including Velazquez's own case.

As summer unfolds, Financial Times has once again unveiled its highly anticipated seasonal reading list—a compelling collection of books recommended by its editors and columnists. From political economy to poetic fiction, this year’s picks reflect important topics and themes the world is currently grappling with. Among the standout recommendations was Inflation: A Guide fo ...

Juneteenth (short for June 19th) marks the day in 1865 when enslaved African Americans throughout Texas learned that they were free—news that took approximately two months after the Confederate surrender of the Civil War and two and a half years after the Emancipation Proclamation to reach them.  As our nation recognizes the legacy of Juneteenth during a time of heightened consciousness over pervasive racism and persecution in our nation, we urge everyone to continue to do their part in igniting change.

We are excited to share that Molly Jong-Fast's recently released memoir, How to Lose Your Mother, has landed on The New York Times Bestseller List! With rave reviews continuing to pour in, People magazine said: "This raw, intimate memoir is a stunning portrait of difficult relationships and how we survive them.”

Juan Bendana—known for energizing audiences with actionable insights on leadership and decision-making—is set to release his highly anticipated new book, Confident by Choice: The Three Small Decisions That Build Everyday Courage (August 5). At a time when organizations face unprecedented change and cultural shifts, Bendana’s approach to building confidence, cultivating resilience, and navigating complexity is more relevant than ever. In Confident by Choice, he distills principles that empower individuals to make clear, values-driven decisions—whether they’re managing teams, leading change, or navigating the pressures of fast-paced work environments.

India has clinched the top spot in the 2025 Baseline Profitability Index (BPI)—a globally respected tool for benchmarking foreign direct investment (FDI) returns—according to economist and APB exclusive keynote speaker Daniel Altman. In a recent LinkedIn post, Altman announced the relaunch of the BPI on a new interactive platform featuring nine years of data and powerful tools for investors navigating complex global markets.