Check out the Collection
Browse our growing collection of books written by University of Maryland alumni and discover your next great read.
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.
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.
Featured Terp Author: Dr. Michael Genhart '89
Celebrate Pride Month with Terp author Dr. Michael Genhart '89, a clinical psychologist and award-winning children's book author.
His picture book, Edie for Equality: Edie Windsor Stands Up for Love, introduces young readers to LGBTQ+ icon Edie Windsor and the landmark Supreme Court case that helped pave the way for marriage equality in the United States.
Through themes of courage, love, fairness, and inclusion, the book shows how one person's determination can create lasting change.
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
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!
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
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.