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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From Medusa to Juliet, these authors are taking female characters out of the margins
Women have become the major players through reimagined works of classic fiction. -
Author Marie Lu takes a turn to pop stars and spies in new YA book ‘Stars and Smoke’
Taking inspiration from pop stars like BTS and Harry Styles, Lu bursts into a new genre with her latest release. -
Encore: The sugar-filled history and legacy of Necco, the beloved local candy company
The complete history of Necco and its family of brands is captured in Darlene Lacey’s "Necco: An Epic Candy Tale."
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Episode 4122, Season 41<br> River's Peace
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Episode 4139, Season 41<br> Warm Summer Day
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Episode 4143, Season 41<br> Tranquil Dawn
Quiet and soft, this sweet morning winter scene is a real Bob Ross classic.
