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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'The Three Greats' Of Mexican Modernism Fought Tyranny With Art
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Billie Holiday's life and artistry have been analyzed, scrutinized, interpreted and embellished more than any other jazz singer in history. But the first… -
'Wild Minds' Traces The Origins Of Animation — From Blackton And McCay To Disney
Everything I needed to know for Junior High School I learned from cartoons.Twice a day, before and after school, my local TV station delivered three…
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