The winning titles span diverse disciplines, including Emily Yates-Doerr’s Mal-Nutrition (University of California Press) in anthropology, Jesse Rodenbiker’s Ecological States (Cornell University Press) in environmental humanities, and Carrie Baker’s Abortion Pills (Amherst College Press) in history. Further honorees include Anastasia Salter and Stuart Moulthrop for Twining, the collaborative team behind Deaf Mobility Studies, and Naila Kabeer for her work on gender and agency in Bangladesh.
ACLS Honors Six Works in 2026 Open Access Book Prizes
The American Council of Learned Societies has named the recipients of its 2026 Open Access Book Prizes, awarding $50,000 to authors and publishers of standout humanities research. Supported by the Arcadia foundation, the initiative recognizes works published between 2019 and 2024 that prioritize public accessibility and digital innovation.
Each winning author receives a $20,000 award, while their respective publishers are granted $30,000 to subsidize the open access release of two future titles. Sarah McKee, ACLS Program Officer, noted that these works transcend traditional academic paywalls by integrating technical features like screen reader compatibility and multiple file formats to serve nonspecialist audiences. The awards will be presented on November 4, 2026, at The New York Public Library, where the event will feature a public panel discussion on the future of scholarly publishing.
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