Nominate yourself or a colleague for one of four TAA Board Recognition Awards. These awards, which recognize individual achievements in writing or in service to TAA or fellow authors, are selected each year by the TAA Council of Fellows and Awards Committee.
The deadline for nominations is April 15, 2026.
TAA Author Mentoring Award | TAA Distinguished Service Award
Published academic book author and futurist Bryan Alexander will present the 2026 Michael Sullivan Lecture Keynote, “How the AI Revolution is Impacting the Future of Textbook & Academic Publishing,” at the Textbook & Academic Authors Association’s 2026 TAA Institute for Textbook and Academic Authors on Friday, June 12. This interactive and engaging talk will explore emerging and potential AI uses in the textbook world, including:
He will conclude with several scenarios for possible textbook futures. Learn more or register
The Graphic Artists Guild has launched the “No Artists, No Art” campaign to publicize the need to protect visual artists’ rights in a generative AI environment. The campaign’s message is twofold:
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 sues major textbook publishers, alleges companies overcharged school districts (February 19, 2026)
Kansas May Withhold Millions From Universities With ‘DEI-CRT’ in Gen Ed (February 18, 2026)
What I’m Seeing in My Classroom Isn’t Just About Failure to Meet Deadlines (February 18, 2026)
Oklahoma Is ‘Phasing Out’ Tenure. Will the Idea Catch On? (February 13, 2026)
If you didn’t opt out of the Bartz v. Anthropic Settlement, it means your Work is still in the Settlement.
“Opting out” is not the same thing as not filing a claim. The only way to “opt out” was to complete an “opt out” form on the Anthropic website before February 9.
Each work has at least two potential claimants: you and your publisher. More if there are multiple authors.
If you did not opt out of filing a claim in the Anthropic Settlement, and you have not already filed a claim, we urge you to do so before the March 30 deadline.
By Dr. Noelle Sterne
Q: I work full-time and more! How can I write my dissertation?
— Overworking and Underwriting
A: Most doctoral candidates work full-time. And have families and responsibilities. If you’re at the dissertation stage, finding time for writing is especially hard. Maybe a few fortunate students can quit work and devote themselves completely to the dissertation. But if you cannot quit, there are still ways to make decent time for it. Other than speaking harshly to yourself to devote Saturday to the dissertation instead of the game, one way that many candidates have found effective is to meet with your employer or supervisor.
