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.
Justice Department to Investigate ED’s Civil Rights Cases (June 17, 2026)
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.
Dear Dr. Noelle: Post-Parting Depression?
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).
Textbook Award Winners Share Their Writing Strategies | Part 2
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.