Paul Tough — SPARQNOW

At-a-Glance

Author of 'How Children Succeed' (2012), a New York Times bestseller translated into 27 languages, and 'The Inequality Machine.'
Contributing writer to The New York Times Magazine.
Former editor at The New York Times Magazine and Harper’s Magazine.
Reporter and producer for 'This American Life.'
Founding editor of Open Letters, an online magazine.
Recipient of the Livingston Award in 1990.

Biography

Paul Tough is a Canadian-American author and journalist recognized for his work exploring education, poverty, and politics. He is the author of several books, including 'The Inequality Machine: How College Divides Us,' 'How Children Succeed: Grit, Curiosity, and the Hidden Power of Character,' and 'Whatever It Takes: Geoffrey Canada's Quest to Change Harlem and America.