‘Judy Blume: A Life’ traces the rise of the children’s author from housewife to household name
Under the Radar speaks with author Mark Oppenheimer about his new biography detailing the life of the wildly successful children's book author, Judy Blume.
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New children’s book tells behind-the-scenes story of the first presidential Passover Seder
“Next Year in the White House” centers on the story of how President Barack Obama began the annual tradition during his time in office. -
Poet Tiana Clark pairs gut-wrenching imagery with accessible language in ‘Scorched Earth’
Tiana Clark's latest release focuses on processing grief and finding beauty in the ruins. -
Gregory Maguire offers readers Elphaba’s origin story in 'Elphie: A Wicked Childhood'
Almost 30 years after the publication of "Wicked," novelist Gregory Maguire offers readers Elphaba’s origin story in a new book titled Elphie: "A Wicked Childhood." -
Clea Simon’s novel ‘The Butterfly Trap’ is a tale of obsession and desperation
Author Clea Simon has written more than 30 books. Her latest is "The Butterfly Trap," a "he said, she said" story. -
Unbound Pages: Karen Moss’ portraits raise awareness of banned books
Karen Moss painted friends, family members and neighbors reading their favorite banned books. -
Looking for a new read? Try one of these frequently banned books
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Unbound Pages
People are banning and challenging books across the United States — but the movement against book bans is growing just as rapidly. GBH's Under the Radar with Callie Crossley is examining that movement. -
Beyond body glitter and 'Total Request Live': How the Y2K era changed America
Colette Shade's new book gives a holistic view of the Y2K era through personal essays and history -
Turning 50? Chelsea Handler calls it ‘mid-century joyfulness’
The comedian’s latest book — releasing on her 50th birthday — is a hilarious and heartfelt reflection on her ever-eventful life. -
Civil rights lawyer Bryan Stevenson reflects on his memoir 'Just Mercy'
Bryan Stevenson sat down with GBH to discuss what has and has not changed in the American judicial system in the decade since the book's release.
