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 a link to his novel (as well as his academic writing and publishing books), see BooksByJohnBond.com Congratulations, John!
Textbook Award Winners Share How to Choose the Right Publisher | Part 3
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.
David Slarskey Receives 2026 TAA President’s Award
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.
Industry News Round-Up Week of 6/15/26
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.
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Brenda Ulrich Receives 2026 TAA Distinguished Service Award
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.
2026 TAA Institute Wrap-Up
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.