How do you cite a book with multiple authors in APA format within the text?

In APA, when citing a work with two authors, always cite both authors' last names every time the citation appears in your text. Use an ampersand (&) to connect the authors' names.

For example:

(Smith & Jones, 2023)

When citing a work with three or more authors, cite only the first author's last name followed by "et al." (This means "and others").

For example:

(Smith et al., 2023)

In both cases, the full citation would appear on your References page.