Paul Tough

Writer & Speaker


Wednesday, August 14th, 2019

The Years That Matter Most with OneGoal

Paul will discuss The Years That Matter Most at an event hosted by OneGoal in the offices of AHEAD, in the Equitable Building, 401 N Michigan Ave, suite 3400. Book signing to follow. More Information (and to register) >


Wednesday, August 14th, 2019

The Years That Matter Most at Arrupe College/Loyola University

Paul will discuss The Years That Matter Most in conversation with Steve Katsouros, the dean of Arrupe College, at an event in Maguire Hall, at 1 East Pearson St, sponsored by Loyola University and Arrupe College. Book signing to follow. More Information >


Tuesday, August 13th, 2019

The Years That Matter Most at the Chicago Public Library

Paul will discuss The Years That Matter Most in conversation with Alex Kotlowitz at the Harold Washington Library Center at 400 S. State Street. The event will be held in the Cindy Pritzker Auditorium. More Information >


Tuesday, August 13th, 2019

The Years That Matter Most at the Latin School of Chicago

Paul will discuss The Years That Matter Most at the Latin School of Chicago, at 59 W. North Boulevard. The event will be held in the Wrigley Theater. Book signing to follow. More Information >


Tuesday, August 13th, 2019

The Years That Matter Most at New Trier High School

Paul will discuss The Years That Matter Most at the Northfield Campus of New Trier High School. The event will be held in the Cornog Auditorium. Book signing to follow. More Information >


Monday, October 15th, 2018

Keynote Speech at Higher Learning Commission conference

Paul will discuss Helping Children Succeed and college success in a keynote speech at the Higher Learning Commission annual conference, held at the Hyatt Regency Chicago. More Information >


Sunday, June 7th, 2015

IB Conference Keynote Speech

Paul will discuss How Children Succeed in a keynote speech at the International Baccalaureate (IB) Conference of the Americas. Chicago Sheraton Hotel and Towers. More Information >


Tuesday, December 30th, 2014

Glenbard Parent Series speech

Paul will discuss How Children Succeed in a speech at the College of DuPage McAninch Arts Center as part of the Glenbard Parent Series. More Information >


Thursday, October 23rd, 2014

Right Angle Fall Dinner speech

Paul will discuss How Children Succeed in a speech at Right Angle’s 5th Annual Fall Dinner, benefitting the Summer of a Lifetime program. University Club of Chicago. More Information >


Saturday, November 30th, 2013

Barrington Reads lecture

Paul will discuss How Children Succeed as part of the 2013/2014 Barrington Reads program. Barrington High School Auditorium, 616 West Main Street. More Information >