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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'Culture wars' fuel censorship of Michelangelo and Dolly Parton in schools
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Reframing the disturbing history of gynecology through art
The Resilient Sisterhood Project has taken a leading role in raising awareness about the notorious medical experiments. -
Children at Vermont orphanage run by Catholic Church suffered violent abuse, new book reveals
Author Christine Kenneally said the abuse was invisible to the outside world
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