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Unforgotten | Masterpiece Filmmaker Talk with Chris Lang
Join creator, writer, and executive producer of Unforgotten Chris Lang and PBS Books Director Heather Montilla for a conversation about Unforgotten Season 5.
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We Are Each Other with Sonya Clark | The Penny Stamps Distinguished Speaker Series
Sonya Clark is an artist and educator who creates installations and objects rooted in craft’s legacy. She employs the language of textiles and politics of hair to celebrate Blackness, reclaim freedoms, and interrogate historical and contemporary injustices. “Sonya Clark: We Are Each Other,” currently on view at Cranbrook Art Museum through September 26, is a traveling mid-career survey focusing on Clark’s community-centered and participatory projects created over the past 25 years.
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Policy Talks @ the Ford School: U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina M. Raimondo
Description: Policy Talks @ the Ford School presents U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina M. Raimondo. Secretary Raimondo will reflect on economic growth, innovation, and American competitiveness in conversation with Professor Betsey Stevenson.
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2023 Hispanic Heritage Month – Author Highlights
Over the years, PBS Books has interviewed numerous talented Hispanic authors who write across various genres and for ages. In Honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, PBS Books pays tribute to the generations of Hispanic Americans who have positively impacted and enriched our nation and society.
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The Land of the Sun and the River of Spirits with Carolina Caycedo, David de Rozas, and Juan Macias Somi Se’k | The Penny Stamps Distinguished Speaker Series
Somi Se’k (The Land of the Sun-La tierra del Sol) is how the Estok Gna, the Carrizo Comecrudo Tribe of Texas, refer to the lands on both sides of the River of Spirits (Rio Grande), comprising the Chihuahuan Desert, the Rio Grande Valley, and its delta.
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Visions of America: Author Talk with Carlos Eire
Award-winning writer and scholar Carlos Eire to discusses his books, his life, and his experiences as a Cuban immigrant.
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Recover Faster: Building Resilience in Uncert(AI)n Times with John Maeda | The Penny Stamps Distinguished Speaker Series
Life is a series of hurdles, and setbacks are inevitable. Join John Maeda as he explores the art of recovering faster and developing resilience in the face of adversity. In this talk, Maeda shares practical strategies for overcoming obstacles, bouncing back from failures, and navigating the many uncertainties in life.
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Climate Conversation with Author Ben Goldfarb
PBS Books talks with Award-winning Journalist and Author Ben Goldfarb to discuss his latest book CROSSING: How Road Ecology is Shaping the Future of Our Planet and his Award-winning book Eager: The Surprising, Secret Life of Beavers and Why They Matter.
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His Final Presentation with Chris Van Allsburg | The Penny Stamps Distinguished Speaker Series
hris Van Allsburg is one of America’s most innovative picture book creators. Since 1979, his books have blurred the line between fantasy and reality. His illustrations are provocative and eerie, often hinting at an alternate reality lurking behind the next page. His book Jumanji and its sequel Zathura became a series of Hollywood films. His most recognized book, The Polar Express, was also adapted for the big screen and is one of the bestselling children’s books of all time.
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An Evening with Martin Baron and Stephen Henderson
An evening with Martin Baron in conversation with Stephen Henderson. For eight years, Martin Baron served as executive editor of The Washington Post, leading its newsroom from Jeff Bezos’s purchase of the paper to the election and presidency of Donald Trump. Join Baron in conversation with Stephen Henderson for a discussion on Baron’s new book, “Collision of Power: Trump, Bezos, and The Washington Post,” as he details his tenure at The Post and examines larger issues of the press and its role in democracy.
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Visions of America: Exploring the Wing Luke Museum in Seattle – Stories of the Asian Pacific American Experience
In this episode, Institute of Museum and Library Services Director Crosby Kemper explores Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) history and culture in Seattle beginning with a visit to the Wing Luke Museum. Established in 1967, Wing Luke Museum is an art and history museum that focuses on art, history, and culture of Asian Americans, Pacific Islanders, and Native Hawaiians; it is the only pan-Asian community-based museum in the US.
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“Little Amal” Artist Talk with Amir Nizar Zuabi
This PBS Books presentation of “Little Amal” shares the power of artist Amir Nizar Zuabi extraordinary message of “One Little Girl. One Big Hope.” as his embodiment of a 10-year-old girl is brought to life in the form of a 12-foot puppet who journeys, as many young refugees have, over many miles and many countries.
