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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Clea Simon’s ‘Hold Me Down’ Takes Readers Back To The Boston ‘80s Night Club Scene
Simon's latest suspense novels features a dark look at the basement clubs of Boston during the '70s and '80s. -
Deaths involving prop weapons on movie sets are tragic — and rare, prop masters say
The shooting death of director of photography Halyna Hutchins on a film set in Santa Fe, N.M., is a stark reminder to the filmmaking community that,… -
Arts This Week: The Story Of America Told Through Quilting
Plus, a stage play that follows a woman accused of witchcraft, and an immersive opera experience.
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