The Three Stars Book Award, named after the three stars on the DC flag, is a project of the District of Columbia Library Association: School Library Section, local librarians, and reading advocates. The inaugural award was created in 2017 by Emily Carmichael and Kate Sweeney.

Voting for the Three Stars Book Award takes place in May and June, and is open to students who live or go to school in Washington, DC. We strive to recognize books that incorporate diversity, multiculturalism, and other curricular connections as a means to connect reading to learning while building a culture of reading across DC schools. Nominees are chosen by a committee based on readers' interests and requests. Winners are chosen by students and readers across the district.

Recent Committee Leads: Eboni Henry and Monica Gingerich

Recent Committee Members: KC Boyd, Lyndsey Epperson, Angela Falkenberg, Edgardo Guerrero, Renee LaRue, Jayla Parks, Julia Pflager, Aisha Randall, Jill Schechter, Catherine Wagner, and Theresa Wang

Interested in leading and/or joining the 2022-2023 committee? Email contactdclasls@gmail.com.

2017 - Present Three Stars Reading List