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Terp-Authored Books

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.

Notable Alumni and Faculty Books of 2017

Notable Alumni and Faculty Books

Check out the dozens of articles written about Terp-faculty, staff and alum authored books as well as books with a Terp theme.

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Seasons Readings

15 Terp Titles for the Book Lovers

We've rounded up 15 books by UMD alumni published in 2019, covering topics from basketball history to suspense thrillers to “wimpy kids”.

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Books.SummerReadingChallenge

Terp Reading Recommendations

Check out these recommendations from your favorite school, college or President! We've got your reading recommendations covered!

President Pines's 2023 Reading List

ARHU Virtual Bookshelf

Smith Summer Reading List 2021

Smith Summer Reading List 2022

Are you a Terp Author?

  • 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

An alum's new book puts plants front and center, unearthing what's fascinating about them for the 8- to 12-year-old audience.

Book cover courtesy of Penguin Random House; illustrations by Zoe Ingram

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
Picture of " How to be the SUNDAY SCHOOL TEACHER they Remember"

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.
Amy Yip holding her book and posing for a photo