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How to Announce Your New Book and Drive Preorders
Jun 25 2026
So you’ve reached an exciting milestone — your book is officially online and available for preordering! What’s next?After you’ve added the link to your book to all your online profiles, including your personal website or faculty page, your social media profiles, and any other online bios, it’s time ...
UC Press Announces Jacek Blaszkiewicz as Incoming Editor of the "Journal of Musicology"
Jun 08 2026
UC Press is delighted to announce that Jacek Blaszkiewicz will become the next editor of the "Journal of Musicology" in January 2027, bringing his wide-ranging scholarship and interdisciplinary perspective to the journal’s next chapter.
A Deep Dive into Cover Design with UC Press Designers
Mar 26 2026
A conversation with UC Press designers Kevin Barrett Kane and Michelle Black about the aesthetics and practicalities of book cover design.
Webinar: Navigating Publishing and Academia as a FirstGen Scholar
Feb 19 2026
Hear career and publishing insights from FirstGen authors and UC Press staff at our upcoming FirstGen webinar!
2025 FirstGen Gratitude Report
Feb 02 2026
As we head into this next year, we are proud of the FirstGen Program’s achievements and the accomplishments of our FirstGen authors. Here's a breakdown of our key 2025 milestones—by the numbers.
Q&A with Samuel Shearer, author of "Kigali"
Nov 20 2025
Author and first-gen scholar Samuel Shearer discusses his book, "Kigali," an ethnography exploring the politics of urban design, displacement, and the dual crises of capitalism and ecology in Kigali, Rwanda.
Photo Permissions and How to Get Them
Sep 25 2025
Subsidiary Rights & Licensing Manager Neal Swain explains the basics of navigating photo permissions as a book author.
The Top Myths in Academic Book Publishing
Aug 25 2025
As the new academic year kicks off, many students and scholars may be considering transforming their writing and research into a book. Whether you’re revising the dissertation or starting from scratch, Senior Editors Michelle Lipinski and Raina Polivka are here to help demystify some common myths about publishing.
Q&A with Glenda Flores, author of "The Weight of the White Coat"
May 21 2025
Author Glenda M. Flores on the medical school journey of Latina/o physicians.
Help Us Grow Our FirstGen Program!
Apr 22 2025
UC Press has great news to share about FirstGen program growth and seeks your support for its continued success. Here’s how our program has benefitted first-gen authors so far.