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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'The Shark is Broken' takes a behind the scenes look at the filming of 'Jaws'
Playwright Ian Shaw recently spoke to GBH Executive Arts Editor Jared Bowen about the inspiration and process behind the creation of “The Shark Is Broken,” as well as what it’s like to play his father onstage. -
ICA's longtime director Jill Medvedow is stepping down
In a quarter century at its helm, she transformed it from a small museum with 10,000 annual visitors to around 310,000 today. -
Paranormal romance gives readers an escape beyond Halloween
Romance books featuring spooky characters are on the rise and filling the shelves of bookstores year round, not just during Halloween season.
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Episode 4001, Season 40<br> Blue River
Bob Ross shows us how to create crimson-y magic in today’s riverside landscape. -
Episode 4022, Season 40<br> Black Seascape
Bob Ross creates crashing waves in this very dark moonlight setting. -
Episode 4023, Season 40<br> Daisy Delight
Bob Ross paints evergreens overlooking a field of tiny daisies. -
Episode 4026, Season 40<br> Mountain Hideaway
Bob Ross creates a happy little stream tumbling through a rocky meadow.
