American Poet Laureate; National Book Award Finalist; Known for "You Are Here"

Lexington, KY, USA
Live Event: $20,000 - $30,000 Virtual Event: Please Contact More Fee Info

Ada Limón Biography

Ada Limón served as the 24th Poet Laureate of the United States. Her signature project, "You Are Here," explored how poetry can connect individuals to the natural world.

Limón is the author of six poetry books, including "The Carrying," which received the National Book Critics Circle Award. Her book "Bright Dead Things" was nominated for the National Book Award, the National Book Critics Circle Award, and the Kingsley Tufts Poetry Award. "The Hurting Kind" was shortlisted for the Griffin Poetry Prize.

Limón wrote a poem selected for engraving on NASA's Europa Clipper Spacecraft, which is scheduled to travel to Jupiter's second moon.

Limón holds an MFA from New York University and has received fellowships from the Guggenheim Foundation, New York Foundation for the Arts, Provincetown Fine Arts Work Center, and Kentucky Foundation for Women. Her poetry has appeared in publications including New Yorker, Harvard Review, Pleiades, and Barrow Street. Limón has been recognized with a MacArthur Fellowship and was named by TIME Magazine as one of its Women of the Year.

Limón's work is recognized in the fields of contemporary poetry, literary arts, and creative writing, with a focus on the intersection of poetry and nature.

BOOK Ada Limón

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 03/31/2026.

Ada Limón Videos

Ada Limón shares a moving poem inspired by Andy Goldsworthy's

Ada Limón shares a moving poem inspired by Andy Goldsworthy's

Prepare to enter a “realm” like no other. When Ada Limón 2023 MacArthur Fellow 24th Poet Laureate of the United States and the first ...

Poet Laureate Closing Event with Ada Limón

Poet Laureate Closing Event with Ada Limón

To conclude her historic two-term three-year appointment as U.S. Poet Laureate Ada Limón will give a lecture on the art of poetry.

Live! At the Library: Poet Laureate Closing Event with Ada Limón

Live! At the Library: Poet Laureate Closing Event with Ada Limón

To conclude her historic two-term three-year appointment as U.S. Poet Laureate Ada Limón will give a lecture titled “Against Breaking."

  • How do I book Ada Limón to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Ada Limón for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Ada Limón, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Ada Limón or any other speaker of your choice.
  • What are the speaker fees for Ada Limón

    Speaking fees for Ada Limón, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Ada Limón are $20,000 - $30,000 for live events and available upon request for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Ada Limón, click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does Ada Limón speak about?

    Ada Limón is a keynote speaker and industry expert whose speaking topics include Author, Fiction Authors, Non-Fiction Authors, Poetry
  • Where does Ada Limón travel from?

    Ada Limón generally travels from Lexington, KY, USA, but can be booked for private corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. For more details, please contact an AAE Booking agent.
  • Who is Ada Limón’s agent?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully booked keynote speakers like Ada Limón for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Ada Limón for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Ada Limón or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

    If you’re looking for the best, unbiased speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.

Ada Limón is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics. The estimated speaking fee range to book Ada Limón for your event is $20,000 - $30,000. Ada Limón generally travels from Lexington, KY, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Alice Walker, Rita Dove, Lauren Green, Lesley Lokko and Grant Faulkner. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Ada Limón for an upcoming live or virtual event.

Tell us about your event!

During normal business hours, we respond to most inquiries within 4 hours.
Please Select Event Budget
Please enter your message
Please Enter Your Name
Please Enter Your Email
  • Customized Service

    Our agents find the right fit for your event

  • Unparalleled Database

    Full access to all speakers & celebrities

  • One Stop Shopping

    A reliable and unbiased point of contact

  • Logistics Management

    Your personal Logistics Manager who takes care of all event details

This website is a resource for event professionals and strives to provide the most comprehensive catalog of thought leaders and industry experts to consider for speaking engagements. A listing or profile on this website does not imply an agency affiliation or endorsement by the talent.

All American Entertainment (AAE) exclusively represents the interests of talent buyers, and does not claim to be the agency or management for any speaker or artist on this site. AAE is a talent booking agency for paid events only. We do not handle requests for donation of time or media requests for interviews, and cannot provide celebrity contact information.

If you are the talent and wish to request a profile update or removal from our online directory, please submit a profile request form.

TOP