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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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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Quidditch rebrands as quadball and further distances itself from Harry Potter author
Fans of quidditch are now fans of quadball, the new name for the real-life sport that was first inspired by the Harry Potter book series. U.S. Quidditch… -
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Neil Diamond's musical journey comes alive on stage
Whether you're looking to get outside or stay indoors, GBH Executive Arts Editor Jared Bowen has you covered on the latest arts events.
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