There have been some exceptional session proposals coming through so far, but we know there are still plenty of writing tips and strategies out there waiting to be shared to help inspire other textbook and/or academic authors at any stage of their career.
Submit a Proposal for the 2027 Textbook & Academic Authoring Conference
Our focus remains on networking and professional development throughout the 2027 Conference. If you have a collection of tips, or an interactive session style that gets people talking and networking, we want you on our agenda! Help us create an environment where attendees don’t just listen but actively collaborate and walk away with actionable strategies.
TAA Members Author Third Edition of Nutrition Textbook
TAA members Jamie Pope and Steven Nizielski are excited to announce the release of the third edition of their introductory nutrition textbook, Nutrition for a Changing World, published by Macmillan Learning in partnership with Scientific American. As with past editions, the journalistic approach connects students to nutrition science through real stories, real people, and real discoveries.
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.
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.
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.