Katherine Coy Smith, a 2016 doctoral graduate of the College of Education, Health, and Society and Department of Educational Leadership, recently published a book titled "Autobiographical Lectures of Leaders in Art Education, 2001-2021." The book is a collaboration with NAEA and Routledge. It showcases 16 prominent art educators' self-reflections and living histories, offering insights into their career paths, philosophies, and predictions for the future of art education. This scholarly collection underscores the significance of biographical and autobiographical studies in the realm of art education, making it a valuable resource for educators, students, and professionals in the arts and art history domains.