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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Why a school board's ban on 'Maus' may put the book in the hands of more readers
A Tennessee school district's controversial ban on the Holocaust graphic novel Maus appears to have spurred efforts to get copies into the hands of more… -
Open Studio: The iconic histories of denim and the Kennedys
The latest episode of Open Studio with Jared Bowen is a history lesson. -
Arts this Week: The history of blue jeans and the Kennedys, two American icons
The JFK Library and Museum has pulled objects out of its collection highlighting what life was like through the eyes of first children John Jr. and Caroline.
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Behind the Scenes with Kristin Chenoweth
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David Holt Performs His Version of “The Cuckoo”
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David Holt Performs “Ready for the Times”
David Holt performs “Ready for the Times” with son Zeb and friend Josh Goforth.| 2:39 -
David Holt Performs “Under the Tracks”
David Holt performs “Under the Tracks” with Zeb Holt and Josh Goforth.| 1:56
