Dr. Phil Plait wins Popular Media Award
May 4, 2026
Dr. Phil Plait wins Popular Media Award Great news! Astronomer Dr. Phil Plait won a Popular Media Award for his article “Could the Sun Fry
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Feeding Ghosts wins another prize!
April 22, 2026
Feeding Ghosts wins 2026 Romics Grand Prize – Tessa Hulls’ graphic memoir Feeding Ghosts, since winning an unprecedented number of awards in 2025, continues to
Dead Pioneers new single Never Alone
April 22, 2026
Never Alone is a taster of what to expect from the third album by indigenous Denver punks Dead Pioneers. Collaborating with their friends The Interrupters
Tessa Hulls interviewed by Comics Culture on PBS
April 13, 2026
New Tessa Hulls interview – PBS’s Comics Culture This interview from Prof. Terence Dollard on Comics Culture has some real gems. “I had no idea
Event Promotion Starter Kit
April 8, 2026
Everything you need to communicate with the press about your event! This free guide, ‘From Press Release to Packed House’, contains timelines, sample press releases,
Gregg Deal featured at a new Boston Public Library exhibit
April 8, 2026
Gregg Deal is being featured at a new Boston Public Library exhibit, the Boston Art Review reports: “The show begins with something more potent and
Samara Speakers Agency represents authors, activists, artists, and nonprofit leaders. Our roster includes civil rights icons, award-winning graphic novelists, astronomers, Indigenous artists, Holocaust educators, human rights advocates, and organizational leadership experts.
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Samara Speakers Agency is based in the Pacific Northwest and works with organizations across North America. Our speakers are available for both in-person and virtual events.
Samara Speakers Agency was founded by Beth Martin Quittman, who has over twenty years of experience representing best-selling authors, progressive activists, and content-based speakers.
Samara Speakers Agency specializes in representing speakers whose work creates meaningful impact — authors, artists, activists, and nonprofit leaders whose stories inspire and educate audiences. We provide full-service representation as well as consulting and contract negotiation on a case-by-case basis.
