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In this highly anticipated follow-up to the bestselling Eyes on the Prize, Author, Political Analyst, Award-winning Columnist and APB Exclusive Speaker Juan Williams turns his attention to the rise of a new 21st-century civil rights movement in his latest book.

If there is one thing that Bestselling Author and APB Exclusive Speaker Brad Meltzer wants everyone to know, it’s this: We all need magic in our lives. In his latest book, which hits shelves on March 4, he tells you exactly how to get it.

New York Times Bestselling Author, APB Exclusive Speaker and Award-winning Historian Dr. Keisha Blain will release her latest book, Without Fear: Black Women and the Making of Human Rights, in September. The book, which is being published by W.W. Norton, explores the extensive history of human rights, focusing on the contributions and philosophies of Black women in the United States from the early 1800s to today.

Adam Met, a member of the Multi-Platinum Band AJR and Columbia University professor, just announced the publication of his new book, Amplify: How to Use the Power of Connection to Engage, Take Action, and Build a Better World.

Planning a mental health event that truly makes a difference can feel overwhelming. With so many events during Mental Health Awareness Month, standing out and driving attendance can seem like an impossible task. Not anymore. Introducing the Ultimate Planner's Playbook for Impactful Mental Health Events from Mike Veny.

In her latest book, Mel Robbins, New York Times #1 bestselling author, podcaster and motivational speaker, introduces a groundbreaking approach to reclaiming your life by focusing on what you can control and releasing what you can’t. 

In 1965,  Robert P. Walker changed the course of the lecture industry forever when he founded American Program Bureau (APB) and created a way for people to see the most exciting and popular personalities, hear cutting-edge ideas and experience the leaders, activists and innovators of the day—live, unedited and unfiltered by mass media. In 2025, the company will celebrate 60 years of being a pioneer in the speaking industry and continue Walker’s mission to make important voices heard around the world. 

It's hard to believe we find ourselves kicking off another year. Many of our clients align their speaker needs with important dates throughout the year and have found it helpful to have a listing of such commemorative occurrences. Below please find some of the dates for which speakers get booked the most. It's never too early to begin your event planning and our experienced and talented agents are ready to offer speaker recommendations to fit your needs. Working on something last minute? We can help with that too, as several of our speakers are available to do virtual events.

After successfully kayaking the 2,800 miles of the Pacific Ocean between California and Hawaii in 2022, Cyril Derreumaux will take on the 3,000 miles of the Atlantic Ocean from the Canary Islands to Martinique in December 2024 in a 100% human-powered, solo and unsupported kayak expedition. The trip is expected to take 80 to 90 days.

APB speaker Donna Hicks, an internationally renowned authority on dignity, recently published an article in the Harvard Business Review on how dignity fits into your leadership. She was co-author, along with Michael Pirson and Ayse Yemiscigil, professors at Fordham University.