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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Company One Theatre leads the accessible arts charge with pay-what-you-can model
The local group has instated a new policy for its latest season, a move that could set a standard for the local scene. Two of its cofounders join The Culture Show to discuss. -
A new dictionary aims to boost the language and pride of Cabo Verdeans
A Roxbury author plans to publish an English to Cape Verdean Creole dictionary this summer. -
Boston-area bookstores make the silver screen in Oscar-nominees 'The Holdovers' and 'American Fiction'
Boston-area bookstores are getting their moment in the spotlight, with Brattle Book Shop and Brookline Booksmith making the big screen in some of this year’s Oscar-nominated films.
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