Paul Tough

Writer & Speaker

Appearances


Paul speaks on a number of topics, including education, child development, parenting, and community-building. For questions about lectures and speaking engagements, please contact Charles Yao, Director of Speakers at the Lavin Agency, at info@thelavinagency.com. For more information, please visit the Lavin Agency’s speaker’s page for Paul.


Past

Oct 22 2019

Chicago, IL

Time: 5:30pm

The Years That Matter Most with OneGoal

Paul will discuss The Years That Matter Most at an event hosted by OneGoal in the offices of AHEAD, in the Equitable Building, 401 N Michigan Ave, suite 3400. Book signing to follow. More Information (and to register) >


Oct 21 2019

Chicago, IL

Time: 5:30pm

The Years That Matter Most at Arrupe College/Loyola University

Paul will discuss The Years That Matter Most in conversation with Steve Katsouros, the dean of Arrupe College, at an event in Maguire Hall, at 1 East Pearson St, sponsored by Loyola University and Arrupe College. Book signing to follow. More Information >


Sep 18 2019

Chicago, IL

Time: 6:00pm

The Years That Matter Most at the Chicago Public Library

Paul will discuss The Years That Matter Most in conversation with Alex Kotlowitz at the Harold Washington Library Center at 400 S. State Street. The event will be held in the Cindy Pritzker Auditorium. More Information >


Sep 17 2019

Chicago, IL

Time: 7:00pm

The Years That Matter Most at the Latin School of Chicago

Paul will discuss The Years That Matter Most at the Latin School of Chicago, at 59 W. North Boulevard. The event will be held in the Wrigley Theater. Book signing to follow. More Information >


Sep 16 2019

Northfield, IL

Time: 7:00pm

The Years That Matter Most at New Trier High School

Paul will discuss The Years That Matter Most at the Northfield Campus of New Trier High School. The event will be held in the Cornog Auditorium. Book signing to follow. More Information >


Apr 8 2019

Chicago, IL

Time: 8:30am

Keynote Speech at Higher Learning Commission conference

Paul will discuss Helping Children Succeed and college success in a keynote speech at the Higher Learning Commission annual conference, held at the Hyatt Regency Chicago. More Information >


Jul 23 2015

Chicago, IL

Time: 5:30pm

IB Conference Keynote Speech

Paul will discuss How Children Succeed in a keynote speech at the International Baccalaureate (IB) Conference of the Americas. Chicago Sheraton Hotel and Towers. More Information >


Jan 21 2015

Glen Ellyn, IL

Time: 7:00pm

Glenbard Parent Series speech

Paul will discuss How Children Succeed in a speech at the College of DuPage McAninch Arts Center as part of the Glenbard Parent Series. More Information >


Oct 22 2014

Chicago, IL

Time: 7:00pm

Right Angle Fall Dinner speech

Paul will discuss How Children Succeed in a speech at Right Angle’s 5th Annual Fall Dinner, benefitting the Summer of a Lifetime program. University Club of Chicago. More Information >


May 5 2014

Chicago, IL

Time: 7:30pm

Parker School Lecture

Paul will deliver the 16th Annual Francince C. Rosenberg Memorial Lecture at the Francis W. Parker School, 330 West Webster Avenue. The speech will take place in the school’s Heller Auditorium. More Information >


Feb 4 2014

Barrington, IL

Time: 7:00pm

Barrington Reads lecture

Paul will discuss How Children Succeed as part of the 2013/2014 Barrington Reads program. Barrington High School Auditorium, 616 West Main Street. More Information >


Feb 26 2013

Downers Grove, IL

Time: 7:00pm

Talk at Avery Coonley School

Paul will discuss How Children Succeed in the Performing Arts Center of the Avery Coonley School, 1400 Maple Avenue. RSVP requested. More Information (and to register) >