Margaret Atwood

Margaret Atwood is a literary phenomenon who has authored over 50 books, poems, critical essays and novels that have made their mark in the world. Best known for her book “The Handmaid’s Tale” which was famously transformed into the eponymous Emmy award-winning TV series. Margaret is now available to speak at a wide range of events on literature, social activism, political engagement, and technology and art.

Margaret completed her undergraduate studies from the University of Toronto and Master’s from Radcliffe College. Today, her work has been published in more than 45 countries around the world. Her work often explores themes of political and social significance and “The Handmaid’s Tale” was a supreme example of this. In 2019, Margaret wrote its sequel, “The Testaments” which won the 2019 Booker Prize.

With accolades galore to her name, Margaret has won 2 Booker Prizes, an Arthur C Clarke Award, and a Franz Kafka International Literary Prize. Founding Trustee of the Griffin Poetry Prize and Founder of the Writer’s Trust of Canada, Margaret is a revered figure in literature. She was also only the third Canadian to have received the Companion of Honour Award for her achievements in the arts, literature, science and politics.

Her most recent work, “Old Babes in the Wood” is a short story collection that explores what it means to be a human being. Recipient of the Ivan Sandrof Lifetime Achievement Award and the Guggenheim Fellowship, Margaret Atwood is celebrated across the world. You now stand a chance to have her speak at your next event. Book Margaret Atwood today and guarantee her wit and brilliance to inspire your audience.