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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Nguyễn Phan Quế Mai tells untold stories of the Vietnam War in 'Dust Child'
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The April Drop: Poetry and motion
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Misty Copeland broke barriers and made history as a Black ballerina
Now the dancer receives the prestigious Jacob's Pillow Dance Award.
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