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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What's the backstory on your favorite Chinese dish? Grace Lin has the answer.
The Massachusetts-based author and illustrator shares the rich history of Chinese cuisine in menu format for foodies of all ages. -
America has a unique obsession with ice, and it all started in Boston
Author Amy Brady traces the history from Boston to the tropics in her book, “Ice: From Mixed Drinks to Skating Rinks–A Cool History of a Hot Commodity.” -
From kelp burgers to biofuel, some see a bright future for seaweed
Seaweed has existed for about a billion years, but some experts are just beginning to find new, high-tech uses for it.
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Episode 4008, Season 40<br> Country Cabin
Bob Ross takes us to a small cabin nestled deep in the snowy forest. -
Episode 4019, Season 40<br> Winter Cabin
Bob Ross places a magical cabin upon a bed of snow with his paint brush. -
Episode 4018, Season 40<br> Arctic Beauty
Bob Ross create a spectacular painting completed on a black canvas. -
Episode 4017, Season 40<br> Purple Splendor
Bob Ross creates a lovely winter scene in rich purples and soft lavenders.
