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TAA member John Bond authored To the End of Reckoning , which is set to be released in August. His first work of fiction, it is a speculative thriller that envisions what would happen if a film existed of every major historical event, from footage of Caesar's assassination or Columbus landing in the Americas, and whether they would be accepted as real. It is currently available on pre-order. For …

Finding the right publisher can be daunting, especially with so many options available. This year’s Textbook Award winners shared how they found their publishers, why they were a good fit, and what factors to consider when evaluating potential publishing partners. The post Textbook Award Winners Share How to Choose the Right Publisher | Part 3 appeared first on Abstract .

TAA Board President Dione Taylor selected TAA member and attorney David Slarskey as the recipient of her 2026 TAA President's Award for his work on behalf of textbook and academic authors in the Bartz v. Anthropic copyright infringement case. The post David Slarskey Receives 2026 TAA President’s Award appeared first on Abstract .

Stay updated on the latest news, advancements, and changes that are shaping the textbook and academic authoring industry with our bi-weekly Industry News Round-Up. Have an item to share? Email Sierra.Pawlak@TAAonline.net. Justice Department to Investigate ED’s Civil Rights Cases (June 17, 2026) The post Industry News Round-Up Week of 6/15/26 appeared first on Abstract .

TAA member and intellectual property attorney Brenda Ulrich is the recipient of the 2026 TAA Distinguished Service Award, which recognizes individuals who have given back to their fellow members through acts of sustained service. The post Brenda Ulrich Receives 2026 TAA Distinguished Service Award appeared first on Abstract .

The 2026 TAA Institute for Textbook and Academic Authors, which took place June 12-13, allowed veteran and new/aspiring textbook and academic authors across multiple writing disciplines to do a deep dive on topics that met their experience levels. The post 2026 TAA Institute Wrap-Up appeared first on Abstract .

By Dr. Noelle Sterne Q: I just graduated and feel a ridiculous void! What should I do? — Destitute Without Dissertation A: A well-known motivational truism proclaims that the most dangerous time is when you’ve reached a goal. This maxim may explain why many doctoral candidates experience Post-Parting Depression (PPD). The post Dear Dr. Noelle: Post-Parting Depression? appeared first on Abstract .

We asked 2026 TAA Textbook Award winners what strategies they use to fit writing into their schedules, and they delivered. From early risers to the Nordstrom women’s sofa lounge, you’ll find a tip and location that speaks to you. The post Textbook Award Winners Share Their Writing Strategies | Part 2 appeared first on Abstract .

What does the future of textbook and academic publishing look like in the age of artificial intelligence? According to Bryan Alexander, award-winning futurist, researcher, writer, speaker, consultant, and educator recognized internationally, the answer is already beginning to take shape. The post The Future of Textbook, Academic Publishing: An Interview with 2026 Institute Keynote Bryan Alexander…

TAA member Micki M. Caskey and coauthor Veselina S. Lambrev published a new book, Writing as Artistry: EdD Students Learning to Write as Scholarly Practitioners (The Coming of Age of the Education Doctorate). This new book "offers a scaffolded, practical approach to scholarly writing, aiming to guide the reader toward a practice-focused lens, provides practical tools for fostering scholarly writi…

TAA members Andrea Honigsfeld, Carrie McDermott Goldman, and Maria G. Dove’s textbook, Nine Dimensions of Scaffolding for Multilingual Learners , received bestseller status in May 2026. Congratulations Andrea, Carrie, and Maria! The post Busy TAA People: Textbook Achieves Bestseller Status appeared first on Abstract .

Defend & Publish podcast host Christine Tulley interviewed Dr. Bryan Alexander, who will be giving the Michael Sullivan Keynote at the 2026 TAA Institute for Textbook & Academic Authors on June 12, about how AI is reshaping textbook and academic publishing. Alexander is a futurist, Georgetown senior scholar, offered a broad, forward-looking view, beginning with the larger forces already destabili…

Stay updated on the latest news, advancements, and changes that are shaping the textbook and academic authoring industry with our bi-weekly Industry News Round-Up. Have an item to share? Email Sierra.Pawlak@TAAonline.net. Florida Lawmakers Aim to Give Statewide Boards Power to Amend Gen Ed (June 2, 2026) White House Aims to Establish Political Oversight of Federal Grants (May 29, 2026) The post I…

We asked 2026 Textbook Award winners some questions about their authoring experience. Two respondents, Peter Copeland and Janok Bhattacharya, co-authors of Earth History: Stories of Our Geological Past (1e) , winner of a 2026 Most Promising New Textbook Award shared their journey. The post Textbook Award Winners Share Their Authoring Journey | Part 1 appeared first on Abstract .

Stay updated on the latest news, advancements, and changes that are shaping the textbook and academic authoring industry with our bi-weekly Industry News Round-Up. Have an item to share? Email Sierra.Pawlak@TAAonline.net. Institutions Prepare for New Accreditation Regulations (May 18, 2026) McMahon Tussles With House Democrats at Latest Hearing (May 15, 2026) Will Paying Reviewers Ease the Peer R…

Four 2026 TAA Institute for Textbook & Academic Authors presenters have been interviewed on the Defend & Publish podcast. All four will be sharing their expertise in sessions or Learning Labs at this mini-conference, which takes place June 12 and 13, and is aimed at providing both new and veteran textbook and academic authors a deep dive into topics such as AI and authoring, navigating DEI issues…

sing a transdisciplinary method combining art history, literary studies, and neuroaesthetics, A Neuroarthistory of The Painters of Modern Life Embodying Baudelairean Modernity by Lauren S. Weingarden, examines the modern urban experience of nineteenth-century Paris through language and images of fragmentation and transformation.The volume includes new empirical research conducted in collaboration…

By Dr. Noelle Sterne Q: It’s time for me to find a dissertation chair. I’m panicked. How? —Chairless A: You’re right to have at least a little trepidation. Here’s what a new “doctor” said in a study of how the choice and behavior of chairs affect doctoral students’ satisfactions: It is impossible to overestimate the significance of the student-advisor relationship. . . . This is both a personal a…

The TAA AI Committee, led by Chair Brenda Ulrich, has been working diligently on its three-prong goals of advocacy, education and support to TAA members around the issues that AI, and in particular GenAI and LLMs (Learning Language Models), present in the academic and textbook publishing areas. To that end, it has developed a position statement to reflect the views of TAA regarding the challenges…

By John Bond Whatever your political point of view, I hope we can all agree libraries (of all types) and librarians are essential. For academic authors, they’re more than just hallowed buildings or subscription portals. They’re the infrastructure behind your thinking. If you use them strategically, they can quietly elevate the quality, depth, and efficiency of your work in ways that aren’t always…