Wisdom, and knowledge,
as well as virtue, diffused generally among the body
of the people, being necessary for the preservation of their
rights and liberties . . .
it shall be the duty of legislatures and magistrates, in all
future periods of this commonwealth, to
cherish the interests of literature and the
sciences . . . [Read more]

from The Massachusetts Constitution: Chapter V, Section II. The Encouragement of Literature, etc

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It was a great day at the State House on Thursday, April 10, as we celebrated this year's award winners in Massachusetts Letters About Literature. Massachusetts author Jack Gantos opened the program (photo credit Glenn Kulbako Photography). Read More About It!

The Literary Map of Massachusetts

Review this new cultural tourism guide to 250 literary heritage sites in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Read more about the project.
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Massachusetts Book Awards

7th Annual Awards
were celebrated at the
State House on
February 7, 2008.
Event Program
Photo Gallery Forthcoming

8th Annual Awards will launch in September 2008.