Ned Vizzini, Author of It's Kind of a Funny Story, Joins Gotham Artists as Exclusive Speaker

Online, July 9, 2010 (Newswire.com) - Gotham Artists, a New York-based speaker agency and talent management company, is honored to announce the signing of author Ned Vizzini as an exclusive speaker effective immediately.

Vizzini is the author of several books, including It's Kind of a Funny Story,Teen Angst? Naaah..., and Be More Chill. The major motion picture based on It's Kind of a Funny Story, starring Zach Galifianakis, Emma Roberts and Keir Gilchrist, will be released on September 24, 2010 by Focus Features.

Vizzini will be available for lectures and personal appearances for high schools, colleges, libraries and associations. His most popular lecture programs, based on his books, include How Not to Go Crazy in College, which teaches students how to maintain mental health in high school and college, and From Personal to Published, a how-to discussion for students who wish to get their own work published.

"I have been privileged to speak to students and teachers about writing and mental health for the last ten years," Vizzini said. "It has put me in touch with so many unforgettable people. I am eager to move forward with my experience at Gotham Artists."

"We are delighted that Ned has joined our growing roster of fascinating and inspirational artists," Gotham Artists Partner Alec Melman said. "He's an absolutely wonderful writer with a great message, and we look forward to bringing that message to as many schools as possible."

Please contact Gotham Artists to inquire about having Ned Vizzini speak at your next event.

About Ned Vizzini:

Ned Vizzini is the author of three acclaimed young adult books: It's Kind of a Funny Story (movie to be released by Focus Features, 9/24/10), Teen Angst? Naaah..., and Be More Chill. Ned speaks to students and teachers at schools, universities, and libraries about writing and mental health. He also reviews books for the New York Times and the L Magazine. He lives in Brooklyn and Los Angeles. His work has been translated into seven languages.

About Gotham Artists:

Gotham Artists is a New York-based speaker agency and talent management company, headquartered in the heart of New York's Flatiron District.

The company matches the world's most interesting speakers with corporations, colleges and associations for keynote speeches, distinguished lecture series, commencements, debates, seminars and training sessions.

For more information, contact Gotham Artists:

Info (at) gotham-artists (dot) com

646-375-5151

Alec Melman
Gotham Artists
1178 Broadway, 3rd Floor
New York, NY 10001
646-375-5151
www.gotham-artists.com