Contact us 1.800.698.2536
Search by Speaker Name or Topic

Helen Benedict

Sexual Assault, Women, and War Expert; Award-Winning Author

Helen Benedict
Travels From Travels From:
New York, NY, USA
Speaking Fee Speaking Fee:
Live Event: Please Contact
Virtual Event: Please Contact
More Fee Info
Categories Categories:
Categories Categories:
Authors, Creative Writing, Feminism, Women, World Affairs
REQUEST BOOKING INFORMATION

Helen Benedict Biography

Helen Benedict is a professor of journalism at Columbia University and the award-winning author of six novels and five books of nonfiction. Her latest novel, "Sand Queen," (Soho Press) tells the story of a young female soldier and an Iraqi woman caught up in the Iraq War. Publisher’s Weekly called "Sand Queen" “a thrilling and thoughtful new novel.” Booklist said, “Funny, shocking, painful, and, at times, deeply disturbing, 'Sand Queen' takes readers beyond the news and onto the battlefield.”

Helen based "Sand Queen" on the research she conducted for her nonfiction book "The Lonely Soldier: The Private War of Women Serving in Iraq," an exposé of the abuse and experiences of military women serving in the Iraq War. "The Lonely Soldier" won the National Women’s Political Caucus 2010 EMMA (Exceptional Merit in Media Award,) the 2010 Ken Book Award from the National Alliance on Mental Illnesses, and her related article in Salon magazine won the 2008 James Aronson Award for Social Justice Journalism. Helen’s play, "The Lonely Soldier Monologues," was performed in New York City in 2009 and 2010, and has been performed elsewhere in the country since.

Helen’s last novel, "The Edge of Eden," came out in paperback in November, 2010. Set in the remote islands of Seychelles in 1960, it concerns such issues as the legacy of slavery, and the power balance between men and women, servants and masters, children and adults. Another recent novel, "The Opposite of Love" (Viking, 2007), concerns race and the moral dilemmas involved in trying to rescue a child. Her other novels are "The Sailor’s Wife," set in Greece after the fall of the junta; "Bad Angel," about Dominican-Americans in New York, and "A World Like This," about a teenager in prison in England. Her last nonfiction book was "Virgin or Vamp: How the Press Covers Sex Crimes" (Oxford), and she has also written "Recovery: How to Survive Sexual Assault," and "Safe, Strong, and Streetwise."

Helen has taught fiction writing at the Auvillar and Paris Writer’s Workshops, and journalism at U.C. Berkeley. Her essays and book reviews have been frequently anthologized, and have been published in The New York Times, The Nation, The Washington Post, Salon, Ms., and elsewhere. Her novels have received citations for best book of the year from The L.A. Times and the Chicago and New York Public Libraries, and she has been granted fellowships from the Yaddo, MacDowell, Virginia Center for the Arts, the Ragdale Foundation, and Cummington Community of the Arts.

Helen lectures frequently about women at war, military culture, and the silencing of women soldiers. She has lectured at various venues such as West Point, Dartmouth College, Columbia University, Western Kentucky University, Hunter College, The New York Bar Association, The LA Library Aloud Series, Middlebury, Trinity, U.C. Berkeley, and at various conferences around the country. Over the last few years, she has been featured on ABC News, "Democracy Now," "The Roseanne Barr Radio Show," "Weekend America," NPR’s "Day to Day," Chicago Public Radio WBEZ’s "Worldview," and NPR’s "Here and Now," among many other places. Helen has also testified to the Congressional Subcommittee on National Security and Foreign Affairs about why soldiers rape and misogyny in the military, and to the Committee on Governmental Oversight and Reform about women in combat and their abuse at the hands of their comrades.

Born in England of American parents, she has lived in London, Mauritius, Seychelles, Paris and California, but now resides in New York.

Contact a speaker booking agent to check availability on Helen Benedict and other top speakers and celebrities.

BOOK Helen Benedict

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 05/16/2024.

Helen Benedict Videos

  • Helen Benedict, The Lonely Soldier: The Private War of Women ...
    Helen Benedict, "The Lonely Soldier: The Private War of Women ...
See All Videos »

Helen Benedict Books

  • Sand Queen
    Sand Queen

FAQs on booking Helen Benedict

  • How do I book Helen Benedict to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Helen Benedict for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Helen Benedict, 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 speaking fee information and check availability for Helen Benedict or any other speaker of your choice.

  • What are the speaker fees for Helen Benedict

    Speaking fees for Helen Benedict, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Helen Benedict are for live events and for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Helen Benedict, click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.

  • What topics does Helen Benedict speak about?

    Helen Benedict is a keynote speaker and industry expert whose speaking topics include Authors, Creative Writing, Feminism, Women, World Affairs.

  • Where does Helen Benedict travel from?

    Helen Benedict generally travels from New York, NY, USA, but can be booked for private corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. For more details, please contact an AAE Booking agent.

  • Who is Helen Benedict’s agent?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully booked keynote speakers like Helen Benedict for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker 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. Please click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Helen Benedict for your next private or corporate function.

  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Helen Benedict or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.

  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

    If you’re looking for the best, unbiased speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.

Helen Benedict is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics . The estimated speaking fee range to book Helen Benedict for your event is available upon request. Helen Benedict generally travels from New York, NY, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Maira Kalman, Amanda Montell, Virginia Mendez, Melissa Baron and Chanda Prescod-Weinstein. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Helen Benedict for an upcoming live or virtual event.

BOOK Helen Benedict

Tell us about your event!

During normal business hours, we respond to most inquiries within 4 hours.

  • Customized Service

    Our agents find the right fit for your event

  • Unparalleled Database

    Full access to all speakers & celebrities

  • One Stop Shopping

    A reliable and unbiased point of contact

  • Logistics Management

    Your personal Logistics Manager who takes care of all event details

Need Quick Answers?

We are happy to help! Call us to speak with a booking agent about your event or specific speaker request.

Sarah Miller
phone   1.800.698.2536
Our celebrity booking agents can:

  • Gauge interest and check availability for speaking engagements, appearances or corporate events

  • Provide you with the speaking fee to book Helen Benedict or other celebrity appearance fees

  • Give you personal recommendations for the best keynote speakers or celebrities

  • Assist you with any questions you have throughout the talent booking process

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.

TOP