How the Smithsonian found its way to the small town of Ashby, Massachusetts
The Smithsonian Institute's 'Voices and Votes' exhibit brings a national conversation on democracy to the Ashby Free Public Library.
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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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From historic Emmy wins, to Beyoncé's country snub: Are award shows actually diversifying?
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‘Morning Pages’ tells a play-within-a-play story of a woman figuring out her many life roles
Kate Feiffer's first novel for adults is a humorous, meta take on a woman in the 'sandwich generation.' -
In a muddled era for movie distribution, local filmmakers turn to the Boston Film Festival
Massachusetts’ film tax credit is a boost, too, says Cambridge filmmaker Eric Aronson.
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