SDSU Book Celebration

Books on table

Red gradient image of an open book that looks like a sunrise with words that read "Celebrating Books by SDSU Authors"

Large group of people smiling and holding books

Every other year, the Division of Research and Innovation hosts the SDSU Book Celebration to honor and elevate the scholarly and creative achievements of SDSU-affiliated scholars (faculty, staff, lecturers, postdoctoral fellows, administrators). This event provides a space for recognition, networking, and celebration to strengthen the university’s culture of research, innovation, and academic excellence.

Call for Submissions

Any SDSU-affiliated authors who published a book between April 1, 2024 and March 31, 2026 should fill out our call for submissions form to be included in the celebration.

Please provide your book details via the submissions form by midnight on Feb. 1, 2026.

Submit your book information

Event Details

The 2026 celebration will take place in April 2026. Official event invites will be sent early in the spring semester.

View photos from the 2024 celebration.

SDSU Authors Library Collection

The University Library maintains a collection of books published by SDSU authors. Authors who submit their books for the biennial celebration can request that their books be purchased by the University Library and added to the collection.

Beth Pollard with book

Alex Denoble with book

Authors with books

Sonya Schumann with book

Author with books

Antonio Palacios with book

Daniel Reinholz with book

Changqi Liu with book

Contact Us

Any questions about the 2026 Book Celebration should be directed to the Research Advancement team via email, [email protected].