Celebrate Textbook Excellence with TAA's Annual Textbook Awards Program
2026 Textbook Awards Nominations Open September 1
For more than 20 years, the Textbook & Academic Authors Association (TAA) has proudly recognized excellence in textbook and academic writing through its prestigious Textbook Awards Program.
Each nominated work is evaluated by expert judges based on its individual merit in the following four key areas:
Pedagogy – Effectiveness in teaching and learning
Content/Scholarship – Accuracy, depth, and contribution to the field
Writing – Clarity, style, and accessibility
Appearance & Design – Visual appeal, organization, and usability
Unlike many awards, the TAA Textbook Awards focus on individual excellence, not competition. Every entry is judged on its own strengths—regardless of other nominations in the same category.
Who Can Enter?
Authors and publishers of textbooks and academic works are encouraged to apply. TAA member authors receive discounted nomination rates. Submissions are welcome across all disciplines, and we proudly accept self-published books and e-books.
Why Apply?
Winning a TAA Textbook Award affirms the value of your work, enhances your professional reputation, and connects you with a vibrant community of authors committed to educational excellence.
Join a tradition of excellence. Submit your work today and inspire the next generation of learners.
Nomination Fees
TAA Member-Authors: $250 (one book or two-book series) $400 (three-book series) Publishers: $450 (one book or two-book series) $700 (three-book series)
Nominations for the 2026 TAA Textbook Awards will be accepted between September 1 and November 1, 2025.
Congratulations to the Winners of the 2025 Textbook Awards
Fifty-four textbooks have been awarded 2025 Textbook Awards by the Textbook & Academic Authors Association (TAA). Nineteen textbooks received William Holmes McGuffey Longevity Awards, 19 textbooks received Textbook Excellence Awards, and 16 textbooks received Most Promising New Textbook Awards.
The William Holmes McGuffey Longevity Award ("McGuffey") recognizes textbooks and learning materials whose excellence has been demonstrated over time. Learn more