Paul Tough

Writer & Speaker


Thursday, October 26th, 2023

Gonzaga Keynote

Paul will discuss The Inequality Machine in a keynote speech at Gonzaga University, part of an ongoing lecture series, the Provost’s Lectures on Equity and Inclusion. Hemmingson Ballroom. More Information >


Thursday, January 26th, 2023

Gonzaga keynote – POSTPONED

Paul will discuss The Inequality Machine in a keynote speech at Gonzaga University, part of an ongoing lecture series, the Provost’s Lectures on Equity and Inclusion. Hemmingson Ballroom. More Information >


Wednesday, August 14th, 2019

Seattle Town Hall Event

Paul will discuss The Years That Matter Most at Town Hall in Seattle, 1119 8th Ave. Book signing to follow. More Information >


Wednesday, February 27th, 2013

Speech at Solid Ground Luncheon

Paul will discuss How Children Succeed at the annual fund-raising luncheon for Solid Ground, an organization dedicated to building community and fighting poverty in King County, Washington. Westin Hotel, 1900 Fifth Avenue. More Information (and tickets) >


Saturday, August 11th, 2012

Lecture at Center on Reinventing Public Education

Paul will discuss How Children Succeed at the Center on Reinventing Public Education at the University of Washington, as part of the Washington Education Innovation Forum. The talk will be held in Douglas Forum (Room 420), Bank of America Executive Education Center, UW Campus. Book signing will follow. RSVP recommended. More Information >


Sunday, July 15th, 2012

Lecture and discussion at Town Hall

Paul will discuss How Children Succeed at Town Hall, 1119 8th Avenue. Book signing to follow. More Information >


Saturday, July 14th, 2012

Lecture and Discussion at the Meridian School

Paul will discuss How Children Succeed with parents and others at the Meridian School, 4649 Sunnyside Ave. N. Book signing to follow. More Information >