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Hector Tobar

5 out of 5

Pulitzer Prize Winner, Journalist & Best-Selling Author of "Deep Down Dark"

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Hector Tobar Biography

Héctor Tobar is the author of six books published in fifteen languages, including the critically acclaimed, New York Times bestseller "Deep Down Dark: The Untold Stories of 33 Men Buried in a Chilean Mine and the Miracle That Set Them Free."

His newest book, "Our Migrant Souls: A Meditation on Race and the Meanings and Myths of Latino," will be published by MCD/Farrar, Straus & Giroux in 2023. His other books include the novels "The Tattooed Soldier," "The Barbarian Nurseries," and "The Last Great Road Bum," all published in paperback by FSG/Picador.

"Deep Down Dark" was adapted into the film "The 33," starring Antonio Banderas.

His short fiction has appeared in Best American Short Stories (2016 and 2022), L.A. Noir, Zyzzyva and Slate.

Tobar is a Professor of English and Chicano/Latino Studies at the University of California, Irvine. He's written for The New Yorker, The New York Times Magazine, Harpers, National Geographic, and was a contributing writer for the New York Times opinion pages. Tobar has also been also a columnist for the Los Angeles Times and its bureau chief in Buenos Aires and Mexico City.

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The Last Great Road Bum: A Novel

The Last Great Road Bum: A Novel

Deep Down Dark: The Untold Stories of 33 Men Buried in a Chilean Mine, and the Miracle That Set Them Free

Deep Down Dark: The Untold Stories of 33 Men Buried in a Chilean Mine, and the Miracle That Set Them Free

The Barbarian Nurseries

The Barbarian Nurseries

Translation Nation: American Identity in the Spanish-Speaking United States

Translation Nation: American Identity in the Spanish-Speaking United States

The Tattooed Soldier

The Tattooed Soldier

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  • HOW TO BOOK Hector Tobar?

    Our booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure talent like Hector Tobar for both live and virtual events for over 15 years. The team at All American Entertainment represents and listens to the needs of organizations and corporations seeking to hire keynote speakers, celebrities or entertainers for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment. Fill out a booking request form for Hector Tobar, 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 pricing information and check availability for Hector Tobar or any other celebrity of your choice.
  • HOW MUCH DOES IT COST TO BOOK Hector Tobar?

    Speaking fees for Hector Tobar, or any other keynote speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The amount that Hector Tobar charges to speak often varies according to the circumstances, including their schedule, market conditions, length of presentation, and the location of the event. The speaker fees listed on this website are intended to serve as a guideline only. In some cases, the actual quote may be above or below the stated range. For the most current fee to hire Hector Tobar, please fill out the booking request form or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak with an experienced booking agent.
  • WHO IS THE AGENT FOR Hector Tobar?

    All American Entertainment has successfully secured celebrity talent like Hector Tobar for clients worldwide for more than 15 years. As a full-service talent 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. Fill out the booking request form or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Hector Tobar for your next private or corporate function.
  • WHAT IS A FULL-SERVICE TALENT BOOKING AGENCY?

    All American Speakers is a "buyers agent" and exclusively represents talent buyers, meeting planners and event professionals, who are looking to secure celebrities and speakers for personal appearances, speaking engagements, corporate entertainment, public relations campaigns, commercials, or endorsements. We do not exclusively represent Hector Tobar or claim ourselves as the exclusive booking agency, business manager, publicist, speakers bureau or management for Hector Tobar or any other speaker or celebrity on this website. For more information on how we work and what makes us unique, please read the AAE Advantage.
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Hector Tobar

5 out of 5

Pulitzer Prize Winner, Journalist & Best-Selling Author of "Deep Down Dark"

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Hector Tobar Biography

Héctor Tobar is the author of six books published in fifteen languages, including the critically acclaimed, New York Times bestseller "Deep Down Dark: The Untold Stories of 33 Men Buried in a Chilean Mine and the Miracle That Set Them Free."

His newest book, "Our Migrant Souls: A Meditation on Race and the Meanings and Myths of Latino," will be published by MCD/Farrar, Straus & Giroux in 2023. His other books include the novels "The Tattooed Soldier," "The Barbarian Nurseries," and "The Last Great Road Bum," all published in paperback by FSG/Picador.

"Deep Down Dark" was adapted into the film "The 33," starring Antonio Banderas.

His short fiction has appeared in Best American Short Stories (2016 and 2022), L.A. Noir, Zyzzyva and Slate.

Tobar is a Professor of English and Chicano/Latino Studies at the University of California, Irvine. He's written for The New Yorker, The New York Times Magazine, Harpers, National Geographic, and was a contributing writer for the New York Times opinion pages. Tobar has also been also a columnist for the Los Angeles Times and its bureau chief in Buenos Aires and Mexico City.

Hector Tobar Videos

  • LA Made: Writer Hector Tobar in Conversation With Journalist Alex Cohen
    Award-winning writer Hector Tobar will be in conversation with journalist Alex Cohen as they discuss Tobar's latest novel, The Last Great Road Bum....
  • Hector Tobar - New Faculty Fall 2017
    Hector Tobar, Chicano/Latino studies & English associate professor loves to write. He’s authored four books and has another in progress, which...
  • Héctor Tobar: What It Means to Be a California Writer
    Author Héctor Tobar describes the California values of his upbringing that permeate his novel The Barbarian Nurseries, California Book Award Gold...

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  • How to book Hector Tobar?

    Our booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure talent like Hector Tobar for both live and virtual events for over 20 years. The team at All American Entertainment represents and listens to the needs of organizations and corporations seeking to hire keynote speakers, celebrities or entertainers for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment. Fill out a booking request form for Hector Tobar, 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 pricing information and check availability for Hector Tobar or any other celebrity of your choice.
  • How much does it cost to book Hector Tobar?

    Speaking fees for Hector Tobar, or any other keynote speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The amount that Hector Tobar charges to speak often varies according to the circumstances, including their schedule, market conditions, length of presentation, and the location of the event. The speaker fees listed on this website are intended to serve as a guideline only. In some cases, the actual quote may be above or below the stated range. For the most current fee to hire Hector Tobar, please fill out the booking request form or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak with an experienced booking agent.
  • Who is the agent for Hector Tobar?

    All American Entertainment has successfully secured celebrity talent like Hector Tobar for clients worldwide for more than 20 years. As a full-service talent 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. Fill out the booking request form or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Hector Tobar for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service talent booking agency?

    All American Speakers is a "buyers agent" and exclusively represents talent buyers, meeting planners and event professionals, who are looking to secure celebrities and speakers for personal appearances, speaking engagements, corporate entertainment, public relations campaigns, commercials, or endorsements. We do not exclusively represent Hector Tobar or claim ourselves as the exclusive booking agency, business manager, publicist, speakers bureau or management for Hector Tobar or any other speaker or celebrity on this website. For more information on how we work and what makes us unique, please read the AAE Advantage.

Hector Tobar is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics . The estimated speaking fee range to book Hector Tobar for your event is $10,000 - $20,000. Hector Tobar generally travels from Los Angeles, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Lizzie Velasquez, Laura Ling, Anjanette Delgado, J.R. Martinez and Sonia Nazario. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Hector Tobar for an upcoming live or virtual event.

Hector Tobar Speaker Videos

  • LA Made: Writer Hector Tobar in Conversation With Journalist Alex Cohen
    Award-winning writer Hector Tobar will be in conversation with journalist Alex Cohen as they discuss Tobar's latest novel, The Last Great Road Bum. Participants will have an opportunity to win a free...
    Hector Tobar - New Faculty Fall 2017
    Hector Tobar, Chicano/Latino studies & English associate professor loves to write. He’s authored four books and has another in progress, which follows the story of an American who circled the globe...
  • Héctor Tobar: What It Means to Be a California Writer
    Author Héctor Tobar describes the California values of his upbringing that permeate his novel The Barbarian Nurseries, California Book Award Gold Medal Winner for Fiction.
    Hector Tobar Speech at UC Irvine Commencement Ceremony for Humanities.mov
    Hector Tobar Speech at UC Irvine Commencement Ceremony for Humanities.mov

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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.

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