NORTHAMPTON, Mass. — The longlisted titles for the 25th Annual Massachusetts Book Awards, announced by the Massachusetts Center for the Book (MCB), include recognition for authors from Berkshire County. 

 

The MCB, a nonprofit established in 2000, is dedicated to fostering a love of reading, celebrating the Commonwealth's literary heritage, ensuring open access to books and libraries, and promoting literacy and learning across Massachusetts.   

 

Among the recognized authors are:

 

Eden Robins of North Adams, longlisted in Fiction for "Remember You Will Die."

 

Elizabeth Kolbert of Williamstown, longlisted in Nonfiction for "H is for Hope."

 

Harriet Ziefert of Great Barrington, longlisted in the Picture Book / Early Reader category for "Is a Book a Box for Words?"

 

The longlisted books will be featured in the coming months, and the winners will be announced at an awards ceremony at the Massachusetts State House this October.

 

As the Commonwealth's affiliate of the Library of Congress, the Massachusetts Center for the Book supports various literary initiatives, including youth and family literacy programs like the Reading Challenge and Letters About Literature. The Center also represents Massachusetts at the National Book Festival, organizes the Massachusetts Book Awards and Mass Kids Lit Fest, and collaborates with community organizations on literary events statewide. The recognition of these Berkshire County authors underscores the vibrant literary landscape within the Commonwealth, which the MCB actively supports and promotes.