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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Culture in the News
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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Faneuil Hall exhibit asks: What would it look like if the Sam Adams statue was gone?
Plus, Broadway’s “Anastasia” comes to Boston. -
Why Salman Rushdie's work sparked decades of controversy
Indian-born British author Salman Rushdie has been the subject of death threats since his book The Satanic Verses was published in 1988. -
Patrick Kelly and California painters meet at the intersection of love and art
GBH Executive Arts Editor Jared Bowen highlights this week's arts displays in and around Boston.
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Kathy Mattea on “The Chair”
“To me it’s the perfect country song… It’s brilliant!” — Kathy Mattea| 1:35 -
Alice Randall, Holly Williams, Dolly Parton on “Jolene”
Alice Randall, Holly Williams, and Dolly Parton discuss “Jolene.”| 1:21 -
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Jan Howard & Jeannie Seely on “I Fall to Pieces”
Jan Howard & Jeannie Seely discuss “I Fall to Pieces.”| 3:22
