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.
Sign up for GBH newsletters
GBH offers several newsletters focused on the topics that matter to you.
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.
-
American Poet Louise Glück Wins Nobel Literature Prize
The Cambridge resident joins a handful of American poets who have received the prize, which has been dominated by novelists. -
Salem Is Still Spellbound — And On Display In A Chilling New Exhibit
In this segment from Open Studio with Jared Bowen, Jared explores artifacts from the Salem Witch Trials, now on display at Peabody Essex Museum. Watch… -
Richard Haynes Stitches The Story Of The Underground Railroad
Artist Richard Haynes' “Whispering Quilts” is now at the Currier Museum of Art. Jared Bowen covers the new exhibition.Watch more from Open Studio.
GBH Music
More Culture Programs
-
Episode 27, Season 2<br> The Women of Jane Austen
The women in her work reveal to us her growth, her politics and ambition.| 18:33 -
-
Episode 1, Season 2021<br> United in Song: Celebrating the American Dream
Join host Chita Rivera for a concert taped at Philadelphia’s Independence Hall.| 1:25:51 -
Excerpts from Great Performances at the Met: New Year's Eve
Ring in the New Year with Angel Blue, Pretty Yende, Javier Camarena and Matthew Polenzani.| 5:45
