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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Kayla Cottingham on her sapphic YA horror 'This Delicious Death'
This apocalyptic book uses humor and a healthy serving of ghoulish behavior to comment on societal norms and abnormalities. -
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A former auctioneer has pleaded guilty to selling fake Jean Michel-Basquiat paintings, the Department of Justice said Tuesday.Michael Barzman, 45, of…
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