As we prepare for the 2027 Textbook & Academic Authoring Conference, our focus remains on networking and professional development. The strength of our programming is derived directly from the caliber of our members, and we invite you to contribute your leadership into the agenda. Presenting is an excellent opportunity to share your knowledge, experiences and ideas with other textbook authors, academic authors and industry professionals.
2026 TAA Institute Bookstore Featured Book, ‘Environmental Science’
Environmental Science by Mark McReynolds and Karen McReynolds is critical for high school and university students. Their text is unique in applying Christian teaching to environmental issues like the wicked problem of climate change.
2026 TAA Institute Bookstore Featured Book, ‘The Architecture of Educational Frameworks’
The Architecture of Educational Frameworks by Pamela Sawyer, Rosemary Karr, Elaine Zweig, helps students build critical thinking and effective study skills for college and beyond. Designed for all disciplines, it integrates reading, writing, and learning strategies to make education more accessible.
TAA Member John Bond Authors New Fiction Book, ‘To the End of Reckoning’
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.
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.