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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With 'Fierce Poise,' Helen Frankenthaler Poured Beauty Onto Canvas
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At the same time, gentrification can be both pervasive and personal.Photographer Al J Thompson entwines these two ideas in his debut book, Remnants of an…
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