Carter Adair

Meet Carter

Self-Published Author • TEDx Speaker • LMU Student

Carter wrote and self-published four books on Amazon starting at age ten, delivered a TEDx Talk as a high school freshman, and now studies screenwriting and English at Loyola Marymount University in LA.

He visits schools to inspire kids to put down their phones and start reading again. His message is simple: Don't wait! Get started today doing whatever it is you love to do and you too can find your passion.

He is approachable and relatable and his assemblies leave a lasting impression on kids, getting them genuinely excited about reading, writing, and creating.

4Published Books

1TEDx Talk

1000+Kids Inspired

What's Included in Every Visit

📖 Book Reading

Teachers read "The Waiting Man" before Carter's visit to set the stage

🎥 TEDx Talk Screening

Students watch Carter's TEDx Talk before his arrival to get inspired

💬 Live Q&A

Carter shares his story and answers student questions in an engaging assembly

✍️ Book Signing

Students can purchase and get any of Carter's four books signed

Perfect For TK-8th grade: School Assemblies · Literacy Week · Book Fairs

What Carter Talks About

Finding your passion at a young age

Carter shares how he discovered his love of storytelling early and encourages students to notice what excites them, explore it, and believe their ideas matter.

Taking action instead of waiting

Inspired by his own book, The Waiting Man, Carter emphasizes that the message of his entire talk is simple: don’t wait to get started. Start now, try something, and take the first step toward your passion.

Confidence and creativity through storytelling

Through his own journey as a young author, Carter shows students how creativity builds confidence and how sharing their ideas can lead to something real.

Why Schools Love Carter

His story inspires students and staff

Carter’s school visits have created positive reactions because his story shows what can happen when a young person follows an idea and actually does something with it.

TEDx speaker and self-published author

He brings real credibility to the stage as a TEDx speaker and the self-published author of four books, while still feeling approachable to younger students.

Relatable in a way adults often aren’t

Because Carter is young and started writing in 2nd grade, students can truly see themselves in his journey. His story also highlights how important teachers are in helping kids discover what they love.

What Schools Are Saying

"The students truly loved hearing from Carter — a fantastic way to kick off Literacy Week. His story really resonated with them and sparked a lot of excitement about reading and writing."

— Kristy Jackson, Principal
Clifford Elementary

"I want to be like Carter when I grow up."

— 1st grader
Bellevue Elementary

"I gotta be honest, I'd give your book 5 stars."

— 4th grader
St. Mary's Elementary

Book Carter for Your School

Now booking Carter for fall and spring school visits.

Because Carter is in college, availability can be limited during the school year, but we can often make visits work during breaks and other open windows in his schedule.

📧 Emailjennikadair@yahoo.com

📞 Phone650-400-1871

Order Signed Books

Venmo: @Jenni-Brumfield-Adair | $20 per book

📚 Browse Carter's Books: Amazon Author Page

🎥 Watch His TEDx Talk: YouTube