GW Journal of Ethics in Publishing announces new Editor-in-Chief Michelle Elizabeth Wilson

Dr. Nwachukwu Egbunike, head of the Pan-Atlantic University Press in Lagos, Nigeria, shares the challenges that African scholars and university presses face and a call to work toward a more inclusive global knowledge ecosystem for Africa and the Global South. via @scholarlykitchen.bsky.social

“The girls' school in Minab, in southern Iran, was hit on Saturday during the first day ​of U.S. and Israeli attacks on the country. Iran's ambassador to the U.N. in Geneva, Ali Bahreini, said the strike killed 150 students.”

Are you an early career or alt-ac scholar considering editing a volume? #FeedingTheElephant co-editor @emily-elliott.bsky.social shares her experiences editing a volume as an early(ish) career academic specialist. The verdict: grab a red pen, find a mentor, and pour a coffee as you get to work.

Can confirm @lucaschurch.bsky.social is friendly and @uncpress.bsky.social has books at #AWP26.

This hybrid talk is tonight at 7 PM! Can't wait to share my work under the generous dome! 🗃️ #skystorians @uncpress.bsky.social

@oieahc.bsky.social is accepting applications for a 12-week workshop, The Historian’s Writerly Craft: A Summer Intensive Grounded in Discipline and Artistry, geared toward authors who are working on their second book or beyond. April by 4/20 for the summer workshop! oieahc.wm.edu/events-overv...

Guest Post — AI Fatigue and Vocational Awe in Academic Libraries - The Scholarly Kitchen

How do university presses market scholarly titles with general-interest appeal? https://bit.ly/3lyDsa5 University press publishers answer frequently asked questions like this one on our #AskUP site. Curious about how university press publishing works? #AskUP!

@emily-elliott.bsky.social shares the rewards and drawbacks of working on an edited volume, offering advice geared toward early career scholars and academic-adjacent workers considering whether to brave the process of editing a collection. #FeedingTheElephant @hnetbookchannel.bsky.social

A gorgeous cover for Richard Schweid’s new book that explores the q: should we farm a creature that has consciousness? LIFE ON THE OCTOPUS FARM coming Aug. 2026, galleys for media available now (email in bio) 🐙 @uncpress.bsky.social

*taps mic* @libraryjournal.bsky.social STARRED review for ROLLING STONE AND THE RISE OF HIP CAPITALISM by Charles L. Ponce de Leo just dropped 🤩

We need dreams! Dreams make history, even big ones that don’t come true. I’ll be talking about world-changing dreams at @amantiquarian.bsky.social on Thursday (3/5) @ 7 ET. Register for this free hybrid event here: www.americanantiquarian.org/programs-eve... 🗃️ #skystorians

Writing tip #1: No matter where you are in the writing process, imagine your ideal audience and write for it – small, large, simple, complex: friends, family, community, scholars, activists, children, theatre-goers, the general public. You pick the combination & decide to whom you want to speak.

"SSP’s second Pulse Check survey results paint a picture of an industry in defensive mode—cautious, structurally stressed, but not in freefall."

Today marks the first day of Women's History Month; yesterday was the last day of Black History Month. Every day is for women's history and Black history and Black women's history. Because these are not histories that are separate from histories of war and economy.

To recognize 20 years of Longleaf, we've created a new logo to reflect and celebrate who we have become as a company—and the future we're growing toward. We're thrilled to welcome our next chapter alongside over 25 phenomenal university presses. Thanks to Joanne Thomas for her work on our new logo.

Attention journals-publishing members: Make plans to attend this AUPresses Hangout: Let's Talk About…The Impact of AI on University Presses, Thurs 3/5 at 12p EST. Our Journals Committee is hosting this open discussion and exchange of ideas & resources. Register here: https://bit.ly/4rY0TcP.

On the blog today @aaronfountainjr.bsky.social explores how Black students fought for justice in a forgotten school sit-in in 1968 Cincinnati, Ohio. This is a timely read for Black History Month 👇 uncpressblog.com/2026/02/27/h...

As an editor, I really appreciate it when people declining to review suggest potential reviewers. We (editors) don't know everybody and this is super helpful.

The Elizabeth Detention Center continues to operate despite opposition over its existence. Edited by Ulla D. Berg and Carolina Sánchez Boe, "Elizabeth Detention Center: A Social History of Immigration Detention in New Jersey and the United States" publishes in July.

"The essence of editing is ethics; it’s the act of caring for the expression of the thoughts of another as if they were your own."

Are #openaccess fees that some journals charge authors too high? The Chinese Academy of Sciences, the world’s largest research institution, reportedly thinks so and plans to stop funding some, a move that could shake up #scientificpublishing. @science.org www.science.org/content/arti...

“Organizations must break the pattern of looking to the most impacted people to protect them from criticism, explain the issues, or lead the healing.” — Dianndra Roberts and Valarie Guagnini, “Stepping Up By Stepping Down,” @scholarlykitchen.bsky.social

What are the best/most vital scholarly history books about Latinas in the United States? (Or areas that became the U.S. - colonial period welcome)

Such a brilliant book.

We are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Kevin Mumford, author of NOT STRAIGHT, NOT WHITE: Black Gay Men from the March on Washington to the AIDS Crisis. We extend our heartfelt condolences to his family, friends, and colleagues 💚 history.illinois.edu/news/2026-02...

Not to be missed: @sonyabonczek.bsky.social on @draftingthepast.bsky.social!

What is Southern Appalachian fly fishing? Find some answers in my book Tight Lines and Tall Tales: Stories of Southern Appalachian Fly Fishing. Preorder from UNC press or Amazon @uncpress.bsky.social #southernappalachia #flyfishing #flytying #appalachia

After Researching Tenure’s History, Tennessee Lawmaker Drops Bill to End It www.insidehighered.com/news/quick-t...

Love to wake up to a new book review on Goodreads! 6 weeks til pub day for THY WILL BE DONE.

"Many of us who work at universities, not just NYU, have watched in confusion and horror at the way our administrations have approached generative AI and its integration into the systems that we use to teach." AFT has said AI must be a mandatory subject of bargaining.

In 1993, Octavia E. Butler wrote a defense of public libraries. “Public libraries in particular are the open universities of America. They're free; they're accessible to everyone… I'm a writer at least partly because I had access to public libraries.“

The Supreme Court ruled Friday that President Trump’s sweeping global tariffs are unconstitutional, a decision that should offer the book publishing and printing industries a measure of relief after more than a year of uncertainty and disruption.

“Something in the water.” I see what you did there Publishers Weekly.

Throughout March, the Independent Publishers Caucus in partnership with Bookshop.org and some dozen other national organizations is inviting booksellers to participate in a display contest highlighting titles from more than 60 member presses. buff.ly/tKRnNpm

Ever wonder about the inner workings of university presses? #FeedingTheElephant has a series devoted to press business models, and Doug Hildebrand’s piece on Canadian UPs is the latest addition. @hnetbookchannel.bsky.social

That DOI attached to your scholarly output is much more than a stable URL. Helena Cousijn of @crossref.bsky.social explains how a DOI works, the metadata behind it, and why all this is important for our #FeedingTheElephant readers. Take a look! 🔗 networks.h-net.org/group/discus...

Rejoice #FeedingTheElephant readers! 100 e-books from university presses flipped from gated to open access last month. Our very own @catherinefte.bsky.social describes how the Path to Open initiative from @acls1919.bsky.social and @jstor.bsky.social works and its impact on scholarly communications.

Long before high school students were walking out against ICE, they were protesting the Vietnam War. Latest Have You Heard stars @aaronfountainjr.bsky.social, author of the fantastic book High School Students Unite!, on the power of teen activism past & present soundcloud.com/haveyouheard...

Today on @askhistorians.bsky.social we have an AMA with @historybrian.bsky.social for his new book Brown and Blue from @uncpress.bsky.social Come check it out! www.reddit.com/r/AskHistori...

Join us in offering congratulations to @oscarwinberg.bsky.social, winner of the 2026 CPH Book Prize(!) for his book *Archie Bunker for President* @uncpress.bsky.social We look forward to welcoming Dr. Winberg to SMU next academic year to share his work with our campus and Dallas community!

Book Review: Rolling Stone and the Rise of Hip Capitalism by Charles L Ponce de Leon (coming April 21, 2026, from University of North Carolina Press). mcmaenza.blogspot.com/2026/02/book... #RollingStone #NetGalley @uncpress.bsky.social

@lithub.com.web.brid.gy published an excerpt of my new book Prince’s Minneapolis published by @uncpress.bsky.social lithub.com/the-origin-o...

Did you hear? @aaronfountainjr.bsky.social's HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS UNITE! is a finalist for the @latimes.com Book Prize in History 👏 www.latimes.com/events/festi...

Before he was a myth, he was a student of sound. @drshabazzz.bsky.social on who shaped Prince — and how those influences made Purple Rain possible. cc: @uncpress.bsky.social Press play and rethink the genius. 🎧 Share this with someone who still argues Prince vs. MJ.

"Social forces shaped the city’s soundscape." Today's book pick from Damn History, a free monthly newsletter for readers/writers of #popularhistory. Congrats to author @drshabazzz.bsky.social & @uncpress.bsky.social! Read/subscribe to Damn History: damn-history-16d93f.beehiiv.com/subscribe

We're so excited to continue to be a part of this amazing program! 👏 Check out our S2O Publisher Profile: about.muse.jhu.edu/subscribe-to...

If you liked this experiment, I published a full piece today in the same vein: a text that gets 100 years older with every section, from a modern blog post to a medieval chronicle. It's a single story spanning 1000 years of English. See how far you get. www.deadlanguagesociety.com/p/how-far-ba...

Two of our authors are shortlisted for the AAHM George Rosen Prize 🎉