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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Book Club: 'We Ride Upon Sticks' By Quan Barry
Author Quan Barry's novel is a cheeky brew of teenage angst, sports nerdism and townie escapades. It’s our April selection for “Bookmarked: The Under the Radar Book Club.” -
Village Voice: Poems For Social Distancing
"When things are really bad, poets always find the good thing," said Richard Blanco. -
Arts This Week: 'Norma,' 'Boston Theater Marathon' and 'It Started As A Joke"
Every week, WGBH News' Arts Editor Jared Bowen highlights the exhibitions, theater, movies and music you should check out in and around Boston.
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"Libiamo, ne’ lieti calici" from La Traviata
Nadine Sierra and Stephen Costello perform "Libiamo, ne’ lieti calici."| 1:37 -
Episode 25, Season 11<br> Ballerina Misty Copeland broke barriers and made history
Ballerina Misty Copeland, filmmaker John Sayles and photographer Rosamond Purcell| 26:46 -
An All-Star Ensemble Performs Big Yellow Taxi
An all-star ensemble sings "Big Yellow Taxi" at the 2023 Gershwin Prize for Joni Mitchell.| 3:25 -
Joni Mitchell's Gershwin Prize Acceptance Speech
Singer and songwriter Joni Mitchell accepts the 2023 Gershwin Prize for Popular Song.| 0:51
