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Insights from Hadi Rangin on Building a Culture of Accessibility in Higher Ed
With new federal accessibility requirements taking effect in April 2026, colleges and universities across the U.S. are under pressure to ensure their digital environments are inclusive, compliant, and future-ready. We spoke with Hadi Rangin, a long-time leader in digital accessibility and anInformation Technology Accessibility Specialist at the University of Washington, to learn what his institution is doing to prepare. Drawing on decades of experience as… Continue Reading Insights from Hadi Rangin on Building a Culture of Accessibility in Higher Ed
The Ohio State University Has 60 Books in Development as Part of Textbook Affordability Initiative
 At The Ohio State University, Pressbooks has become an integral platform for the university’s open textbook affordability initiative. The university already has 18 published books on its Pressbooks network,… Continue Reading The Ohio State University Has 60 Books in Development as Part of Textbook Affordability Initiative
We’re Partnering with Unizin to Host PressbooksEDU Networks at 14 Higher Education Institutions
At Pressbooks, we’re beyond excited to be partnering with Unizin, a nonprofit consortium of leading higher education institutions, to host PressbooksEDU networks at 14 U.S. universities. The universities include: Indiana… Continue Reading We’re Partnering with Unizin to Host PressbooksEDU Networks at 14 Higher Education Institutions
10 Things to Know When Formatting Your Ebook
Back by popular demand! Here are the top things authors need to know as they go to compile an ebook. 1. Ebook development is not the same as web development. A Web… Continue Reading 10 Things to Know When Formatting Your Ebook
Image Sizing & Resolution for Your Book
At Pressbooks, we often get questions about how to make sure the images in your book are print-ready and ebook-perfect. To address some of the most common queries and offer… Continue Reading Image Sizing & Resolution for Your Book
Here’s What to Ask Your Book Editor (Before Signing a Contract)
Editing is possibly the most crucial–and costly–service you’ll need as an independent publisher. Here are some questions to ask when interviewing your book editor to be sure you find the… Continue Reading Here’s What to Ask Your Book Editor (Before Signing a Contract)
Ebook Formatting Answers: Reflowable vs. Fixed Layout Ebooks
Q. What’s the difference between a fixed layout ebook and a regular ebook? A. Normal ebooks that you’re reading (such as a regular Kindle book or novel, etc.) are what’s… Continue Reading Ebook Formatting Answers: Reflowable vs. Fixed Layout Ebooks
The 5 Things You Need to Print Your Book
 You’ve written your book. Now it’s time to get physical copies into your readers hands. Here’s what you’ll need to print your book. 1. Get a Print-Ready Book Cover… Continue Reading The 5 Things You Need to Print Your Book