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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The November Drop: A month stuffed like a turkey with Brahms to Bram Stoker
Get drunk and paint a beer mug. Run a 5k, or help the runners. Or learn a little about one of Boston’s deadliest fires. -
It’s a weird pumpkin, Charlie Brown: Warty, odd-colored gourds become must-have Halloween decor
Customers and farmers squash tradition with “dinosaur egg” and “popcorn” pumpkins this autumn. -
How the Boston Book Festival became a huge success
200 distinguished authors and moderators will be at the event in Copley Square from Oct. 28-29.
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