TAA Reduces Nomination Fees for Member Author Nominators
Starting with the 2026 Textbook Awards, TAA member author nominators will be able to nominate their works at a discounted rate. The TAA member-author nomination rate will be $250 (one book or two-book series) and $400 (three-book series). Publisher nomination rates will increase to $450 (one book or two-book series) $700 (three-book series). 2026 Textbook Awards Nominations are open September 1 to November 1.
“Our awards exist to recognize and celebrate the work of authors, and we believe every deserving writer should have the opportunity to be considered,” said Kim Pawlak, Executive Director. “By lowering nomination fees for our author members, we’re reinforcing our commitment to accessibility and ensuring even more deserving works can be considered for these prestigious awards..”
For more than 30 years, TAA has proudly recognized excellence in textbook and academic writing through its prestigious Textbook Awards Program. Nominate your work for a McGuffey Longevity Award, Textbook Excellence Award or Most Promising New Textbook Award. Open to both emerging and veteran authors, this annual program honors works that exemplify outstanding quality and impact in the field of educational publishing. Learn more.
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