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

Sep 29 2019

Austin, TX

Time: 5:00pm

The Years That Matter Most at BookPeople

Paul will discuss The Years That Matter Most at BookPeople at 603 North Lamar Blvd. More Information >


Sep 27 2019

Austin, TX

Time: 3:45pm

Signing Books at Texas Tribune Festival

Paul will sign copies of The Years That Matter Most at the Texas Tribune Festival Hub at 800 Congress Avenue. More Information >


Sep 27 2019

Austin, TX

Time: 2:30pm

“This Way Up” at Texas Tribune Festival

Paul will moderate “This Way Up,” a panel discussion on higher education and social mobility at the Texas Tribune Festival. The event will be held in Bethell Hall at St. David’s Episcopal Church, 301 E 8th Street. More Information >


Jun 3 2014

Lubbock, TX

Time: 8:45am

Lubbock ISD Summer Leadership Institute Keynote

Paul will discuss How Children Succeed in a keynote address at the Summer Leadership Institute of the Lubbock, Texas, independent school district. Lubbock Memorial Civic Center. More Information >


Jan 27 2014

Dallas, TX

Time: 7:00pm

Lamplighter School Talk

Paul will discuss How Children Succeed at the Lamplighter School as part of the Dolores Evans Speaker Series. Reservations required. 11611 Inwood Road. More Information (and to register) >


Nov 22 2013

Austin, TX

Time: 8:15am

Speech at the Texas Higher Education Leadership Conference

Paul will discuss non-cognitive skills and college success in a keynote address at the 2013 Texas Higher Education Leadership Conference. DoubleTree Austin Hotel, 6505 IH-35 North. More Information >


Sep 26 2013

Dallas, TX

Time: 9:30am

Speech at Changing the Odds Conference

Paul will discuss How Children Succeed in a speech at the 2013 Changing the Odds Conference, hosted by Salesmanship Club Youth and Family Centers. Hyatt Regency Dallas at Reunion. More Information >


Apr 17 2013

Austin, TX

Time: 11:30am

Speech at Mainspring Schools Annual Luncheon

Paul will discuss How Children Succeed in a speech at the 2013 Mainspring Schools Luncheon in Austin. Shoal Crossing Event Center, 8611 North MoPac. More Information (and tickets) >


Oct 27 2012

Austin, TX

Time: 1:00pm

Texas Book Festival Panel

Paul will be on a panel at the Texas Book Festival along with Michael Brick, Meira Levinson, and moderator Rep. Mark Strama. The topic: “Will We Ever Get It Right? Our Education Crisis.” More Information >


Oct 26 2012

Austin, TX

Time: 6:00pm

Speech at KIPP Austin

Paul will discuss How Children Succeed at KIPP Austin, 5107 S. Interstate 35. Book signing to follow. More Information >


Oct 25 2012

San Antonio, TX

Time: 4:30pm

Lecture at Trinity University

Paul will discuss How Children Succeed in the Great Hall of the Chapman Building on the Trinity University Campus. Sponsored by San Antonio Children’s Museum, Trinity University, and Generation TX. RSVP to PaulToughEvent@sakids.org. More Information >


Oct 24 2012

Houston, TX

Time: 6:00pm

KIPP: Houston Event

Paul will discuss How Children Succeed on a panel with David Levin, one of the co-founders of KIPP and a subject of the book. VST Fine Arts Center, 2401 Claremont (Gate 5). The event is co-hosted by KIPP:Houston and St. John’s School. More Information >