Wondering How to Connect with Gene?

Speaking Engagements

Organizations interested in hiring Gene Luen Yang as a speaker should connect with Chloe Volkwein at the Macmillan Speakers Bureau. Chloe is in charge of organizing Gene’s speaking opportunities.

chloe.volkwein@macmillan.com

Media Relations

For queries related to adapting Gene’s works for various media, Sylvie Rabineau and Hilary Zaitz Michael at William Morris Endeavor are the media agents to contact. They manage all aspects of media translations of Gene’s graphic novels.

Book Market and General Inquiries

Judy Hansen is the literary agent responsible for handling communications involving Gene Luen Yang’s collaborations within the book market, as well as general inquiries. Reach out to Judy for any potential creative partnerships in the realm of publishing.

hansenliterary@msn.com

Gene is Available for Speaking Engagements!

Educational Institutions

Engaging audiences from universities to elementary schools, Gene emphasizes creativity and critical thinking, opens inspiring dialogues at high schools, and sparks young learners’ imaginations.

Local Libraries

Transforming libraries into cultural hubs, Gene leads talks that celebrate literacy, champion the arts, and foster a community-wide love of reading.

Book Festivals

At book festivals, Gene delivers keynotes and discussions on the craft of writing, the joy of reading, and the importance of diverse literary voices.

Collaborations with Companies

In engagements from Adobe and Pixar to Amazon and smaller enterprises, discussions on narrative structure and character development resonate with professionals, offering fresh perspectives on storytelling and branding.

Get in touch

author visits contact:

Chloe Volkwein
chloe.volkwein@macmillan.com

information on Gene's books or queries concerning events that require publisher sponsorship:

First Second Books
mail@firstsecondbooks.com

rights information or queries concerning projects:

Hansen Literary Agency
hansenliterary@msn.com