The Massachusetts Center for the Book has extended the submission deadline for the 26th Annual Massachusetts Book Awards to Sunday, December 21, 2025. The awards recognize works of fiction, nonfiction, poetry, children’s literature, young adult literature, translated literature, and graphic novels published in 2025 by Massachusetts residents. There is no entry fee.
Submissions must be made online, and two copies of each nominated book must be mailed to the Massachusetts Center for the Book in Northampton. For eligibility details and to submit, visit www.massbook.org/mass-book-awards.













