Career Resources
Terp-Authored Books
From best-selling authors to early career writers, you'll find a Terp name in almost any bookstore. See below to access resources to read a book written by your fellow alum.
7 New Books by Terps to Read This Summer
This summer, University of Maryland alums are releasing books across genres and themes: A twisty crime story, a Cold War-set romantic comedy, a memoir of young adult embarrassments and a psychological thriller are among the Terp-penned books that might entice your literary fancy this season.
Diary of a Wimpy Terp
From self-described shaky student and unsuccessful newspaper cartoonist to one of the world's bestselling authors, Jeff Kinney '93 proves that success is rarely a straight path.
Read how the creator of Diary of a Wimpy Kid pursued a big dream, overcame setbacks, and turned persistence into an extraordinary career.
Repeat NYT Best Selling Authors
- Elizabeth Acevedo '15
- Carl Bernstein '96
- Karen Hesse '74
- N.K. Jemisin '97
- Jeff Kinney '93
- Tim Kurkjian '78
- David Simon '83
- George Pelecanos '80
- Jason Reynolds '05
Terp Writer‘s Corner
Alumni Spotlight, Terp Writers Corner
Terp Writers Corner: Gagan Singh '09 and his Great Family Roadtrip
Learn about Maryland alum, Gagan Singh and his epic road trip across the United States with his wife Aman, and son Anhad!
Alumni Spotlight, Terp Writers Corner
Alumna Digs Up the Lowdown on Plants in New Kids’ Book
5 Fun Facts About the Weird, Wonderful World of Foliage, From a Dynamite Tree to the Dead Horse Arum
Terp Writers Corner
Terps Writer's Corner - Walt Atkins '72
Terp alum Walt Atkins '72 gives his insights on how to be the best school teacher in our latest Terps Writers Corner.
Looking for more? Join a Virtual Book Club
Join the UMD Alumni Virtual Book Club to connect with fellow Terps and continue learning. Enjoy books on business, communications, leadership, productivity, fiction, leisure and more.