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MASS CENTER FOR THE BOOK WORKS TO INSPIRE a love of reading HONORS the rich literary culture of the Commonwealth PROMOTES unrestricted access to books and libraries FOSTERS literacy and learning across Massachusetts News Events Celebrate MCBs 25th with Anniversary Bingo. Celebrating the 2024 Mass Book Award Winners New MCB Strategic Plan for FY20252027 Mass Book Awards The Massachusetts Book Awards recognize significant works of fiction nonfiction poetry translated literature and childrensyoung adult literature written illustrated or translated by current Commonwealth residents. Submissions open each Fall and close at the end of the calendar year. Letters About Literature in Massachusetts A Commonwealthwide personal and reflective writing initiative sponsored by the Massachusetts Center for the Book.