Contributing Writer 9/23/26 Contributing Writer 9/23/26

Publishing: Then & Now with Alison Owings

Ellen Yang takes us through decades of publishing to relive and recount how publishing has changed for oral historian and author Allison Owings. Known for Frauen, Hey, Waitress!, Indian Voices, and Mayor of the Tenderloin, Allison walks down memory lane and explores what publishing used to be, how it has changed, and what traces of the past have stood the test of time.

Iyoniah Teague 9/9/26 Iyoniah Teague 9/9/26

Skills Across Publishing: Acquisitions

What does it really take to work in book acquisitions? In our latest blog post, we chat with Taylor Gilreath, Associate Acquisitions Editor at the University of Nebraska Press, to explore the hard and soft skills that can help aspiring publishing professionals get started in acquisitions.

Iyoniah Teague 8/26/26 Iyoniah Teague 8/26/26

Watch the Recording - Interview Workshop

Watch the recording from our latest virtual panel with publishing recruiters about how to prepare for an interview.

Contributing Writer 8/12/26 Contributing Writer 8/12/26

YPA Testimonial Advice: Dress up like a Clown and Make a Fool of Yourself if Necessary

Isabel’s path to success led her to dress up as a clown for a YPA networking event. Through that experience, she found acceptance and encourages all of us to be a little less afraid of making a fool of ourselves.

Iyoniah Teague 8/6/26 Iyoniah Teague 8/6/26

Want to Write for YPA?

Don’t be shy, write for YPA! Read about how you can get involved with YPA’s blog from simply sharing ideas to turning those ideas into published blog posts.

Iyoniah Teague 7/29/26 Iyoniah Teague 7/29/26

Non-Traditional Pathways to Publishing

There are many ways to work in publishing and gain publishing experience. Here is some advice on different pathways that you can explore on your journey that are a little non-traditional.