Meet three authors who wrote some of the most banned books in America
Jodi Picoult, Maia Kobabe and Sandra Cisneros have each written books that have been challenged and banned throughout the country.
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Culture in the News
Reevaluating the NBA GOAT debate: Beyond Jordan and LeBron
Kevin Merida explores why the legendary Celtic Bill Russell should be part of the GOAT debate — for his skills and bravery on and off the court.
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Nguyễn Phan Quế Mai tells untold stories of the Vietnam War in 'Dust Child'
The new book is at once empathetic, devastating and upbeat. -
The April Drop: Poetry and motion
It's also a month for marathoners, plus plenty to do for folks who like to enter spring at a slower pace. -
Misty Copeland broke barriers and made history as a Black ballerina
Now the dancer receives the prestigious Jacob's Pillow Dance Award.
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Episode 4004, Season 40<br> Mountain at Sunset
Bob Ross demonstrates how to create a beautiful brown mountain scene. -
Episode 4005, Season 40<br> Misty Mountain Morning
Nicholas Hankins paints a sleepy, slow moving mountain river; a real Bob Ross classic! -
Episode 4007, Season 40<br> Misty Forest Oval
Bob Ross gives us a glimpse at a forest through an oval window. -
Episode 4006, Season 40<br> High Chanteau
Bob Ross takes us to a uniquely-shaped mountain side chalet today.
