The STAR BOOK of the Year Awards recognize exceptional books that demonstrate scholarly rigor, narrative excellence, and meaningful global impact across disciplines. Open to university presses, trade publishers, independent imprints, and individual authors, the awards celebrate works that advance knowledge, promote equity, and contribute to global dialogue for academics, practitioners, and students worldwide.
Eligibility — Book Submissions
Submissions are open to books from all disciplines and genres, including scholarly, professional, creative, and cross-disciplinary works. Eligible titles may be published by university presses, trade publishers, independent imprints, or submitted by authors, provided the book demonstrates intellectual quality and meaningful impact.
Book Submission Form | Due June 27
Interested in serving as an Awards Committee member or judge?
Apply to contribute your expertise to a rigorous, fair, and equity-centered evaluation of outstanding books with global impact.
Committee & Judges Application Form
For questions, contact Dr. Karla Bailey at research@starscholars.org or Prasanna Poduel at poduel@starscholars.org