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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Culture in the News
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 Medusa to Juliet, these authors are taking female characters out of the margins
Women have become the major players through reimagined works of classic fiction. -
Author Marie Lu takes a turn to pop stars and spies in new YA book ‘Stars and Smoke’
Taking inspiration from pop stars like BTS and Harry Styles, Lu bursts into a new genre with her latest release. -
Encore: The sugar-filled history and legacy of Necco, the beloved local candy company
The complete history of Necco and its family of brands is captured in Darlene Lacey’s "Necco: An Epic Candy Tale."
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Scott Yoo Meets With Augusta Read Thomas About Composing
Scott Yoo meets with composer Augusta Read Thomas to get out of a creative rut.| 4:25 -
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Koto player Yumi Kurosawa performs her piece "Lucky Stars."| 3:14 -
Episode 17, Season 51<br> Now Hear This “The Composer is Yoo”
Follow host Scott Yoo’s journey to compose a piece of music for the first time.| 54:24 -
Episode 9, Season 2024<br> “Memory Piece” Author Talk with Lisa Ko
PBS Books chats with bestselling author, Lisa Ko, about her highly anticipated novel "Memory Piece".| 36:55
