Darrius Garrett

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Actor, Author, Motivational Speaker & Original Freedom Writer

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Fresno, CA, USA
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Darrius Garrett Biography

Bestselling Author, Motivational Speaker, Mental Health Advocate, YouTuber and Original Freedom Writer Darrius Garrett transitioned from the hood to humanitarian, reaching heights he could once only imagine.

As an inner-city youth of Long Beach, California, Garrett could have quickly become a product of his environment but instead rose to become a community pillar. He became a New York Times bestselling author at a young age when he co-wrote The Freedom Writers Diary along with his classmates and teacher Erin Gruwell, which inspired the 2007 movie Freedom Writers starring Hilary Swank. In the film, Garrett is portrayed as the heart-wrenching character Marcus. He also wrote and performed the song “Change” for the movie’s soundtrack. Garrett’s most recent works include his personal memoir "Diary of a Freedom Writer: The Experience" expressing his trials, triumphs and failures before, after & during his time as a Freedom Writer.

Motivating his audiences with his story of hope, tolerance, and action, Garrett encourages his audience to become the fire that ignites change as his motto and goal is to Educate, Encourage & Inspire all.

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Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 10/10/2024.

Darrius Garrett Speaking Topics

  • How to channel Great Ideas

  • Freedom Writers

  • Writing a Bestselling book

  • The effects of Violence

  • The effects of Drugs

  • Homelessness

Darrius Garrett Videos

  • Introduction to Darrius Garrett

Darrius Garrett Books

  • Diary of a Freedom Writer
    Diary of a Freedom Writer
  • Poetic Thoughts
    Poetic Thoughts
  • The Freedom Writers Diary: How a Teacher and 150 Teens Used Writing to Change Themselves and the World Around Them
    The Freedom Writers Diary: How a Teacher and 150 Teens Used Writing to Change Themselves and the World Around Them
  • The Freedom Writers Diary Publisher: Broadway
    The Freedom Writers Diary Publisher: Broadway

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Darrius Garrett is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as How to channel Great Ideas, Freedom Writers, Writing a Bestselling book, The effects of Violence, The effects of Drugs and Homelessness. The estimated speaking fee range to book Darrius Garrett for your event is $5,000 - $10,000. Darrius Garrett generally travels from Fresno, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Sheldon Yellen, Dr. Ken Druck, Neal Petersen, Benjamin Zander and Jones Loflin. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Darrius Garrett for an upcoming live or virtual event.

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