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NONFICTION
Half-Jew–Full Life: The Unlikely Journey of a Voluntary Jew from Nazi Persecution to the American Dream
Georgette F. Bennett ’67
Hershey Press, 2026 -
Milton and the Network of Disability, Embodiment and Care
Professor Pasquale Toscano
Edinburgh University Press, 2025 -
Taken No More: Protect Your Children Against Traffickers and Cults
Robin Boyle-Laisure ’80
Bloomsbury, 2025 -
Blue Power: How Police Organized to Protect and Serve Themselves.
Stuart Schrader ’00
Basic Books, 2025 -
What We Mourn: Child Death and the Politics of Grief in Nineteenth-Century Britain
Professor Lydia Murdoch
University of Virginia Press, 2025 -
The Ashurst Sisters: Nurturing Rebellion Across the Nineteenth Century
Allison Scardino Belzer ’93
Palgrave Macmillan, 2025 -
Seeing Joy, A Story of Life, Death, and What Comes Next
Alexandra Grabbe ’69
Koehler Books, 2026
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Bleacher Seats and Luxury Suites: Democracy and Division at the Twentieth-Century Ballpark
Seth Tannenbaum ’08
University of Illinois Press, 2026 -
The White Pedestal: How White Nationalists Use Ancient Greece and Rome to Justify Hate
Professor Curtis Dozier
Yale University Press, 2026 -
The French Médersa: Islamic Education and Empire in Northwest Africa
Samuel Anderson ’09
Cornell University Press, 2025 -
FICTION
Lake Effect
Hillary Behrman ’86
Sarabande Books, 2026 -
Calico
Caleb DiBartolo ’26
Amazon Publishing, 2026 -
POETRY
Dispatch From Every Second Guess
Megan Gannon ’98
Dzanc Books, 2026 -
At the Redemption Center
Anne Sandor ’90
Kelsay Books 2026 -
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Blood Moon Aria
Wendy Kagan ’91
Red Bird Chapbooks, 2025 -
Song Bird
Carol Ann Davis ’92
Wesleyan University Press, 2025 -
Wild Trumpeters
Betsy Mills Hughes ’62
Braughlen Books, 2025 -
FOOD
Crave, Cook, Nourish: 80+ Recipes and Expert Guidance for Healthy, Happy Nutrition
Liz Crain ’00
Ten Speed Press, 2026
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OTHER NOTABLE PUBLICATIONS
Just Right
Torrey Maldonado ’96
Illustrated by Teresa MartínezCritics have deemed Just Right “groundbreaking” for its depiction of loving caregivers and the powerful impact they can have on the life of a struggling child. The debut picture book of the award-winning novelist follows Toby, who has a rocky relationship with his father but a supportive and fun uncle who offers a welcoming “second home.” Kirkus Reviews says, “Maldonado shows adult readers ways to convey security and love to the children in their lives. He models specific strategies for making youngsters feel seen and valued. . . . An affirming story that highlights the impact secondary caregivers can make in children’s lives.” This book is suitable for children ages 4 to 8 years old.
Nancy Paulsen Books, 2026 -
Robed Representatives: How Black Judges Advocate in American Courts
Taneisha Means DavisMeans Davis, Associate Professor of Political Science at Vassar, specializes in the study of Black judges and their impact on the American judiciary. Her research focuses on the identities, behaviors, and political representation of 21st-century Black state and federal judges, often exploring how their lived experiences influence their judicial decisions.
Stanford University Press, 2026 -
Composing Olana: A Journey on Foot through Frederic Church’s Greatest Work of Art
Annik LaFarge ’82Vassar alums may have fond memories of this estate on the Hudson. Composing Olana explores Frederic Church’s estate, deemed his “greatest work of art.” LaFarge focuses on the landscape design, carriage roads, and the artist’s inspirations from his travels. Published in March 2026 to coincide with the 200th anniversary of Church’s birth, the book blends biography, art history, and travel literature as it weaves together Church’s life, the Hudson River School, and the preservation of the estate.
Fordham University Press/Empire State Editions, 2026