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 imaginative 'My Obsession' is a turning point for Boston Ballet
Also, a new exhibit about Life Magazine at the MFA explores how photography has shaped our collective memory. -
A walk down the block: Is Boston fashionable? These people say yes
Our collective uniforms still count as personal style. -
As workers restore Dorchester's iconic rainbow gas tank, a history lesson about the artwork
The artwork, by Corita Kent, is getting a touch-up.
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Episode 14, Season 2024<br> "Just for the Summer" by Abby Jimenez
Author Abby Jimenez her romatic novel "Just for the Summer".| 26:48 -
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James McBride discusses his latest book “The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store”.| 30:45 -
Extended Readers Club | Percival Everett
Eminent author Percival Everett shares his vision behind his remarkable novel "James".| 53:47
