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    Author Discussion on Wildlife Preservation

    Terry Tempest Williams, Allen Crawford, Matt Patterson, and Sy Montgomery discussed wildlife preservation.

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    Author Discussion on Book Banning

    Writers Suzanne Nossel, Jocelyn Chadwick, and Brooklyn Public Library CEO Linda Johnson talked about recent book bans and their efforts to stop them.

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    Author Discussion on Understanding Knowledge

    Adam Gopnik and Simon Winchester shared their thoughts on how humans learn and share knowledge.

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    Author Discussion on Memoirs

    Former Harvard President Drew Gilpin Faust and Amnesty International co-founder Rose Styron spoke about their lives and careers.

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    Author Discussion on the Environment and Sustainability

    Authors Laurie David and Tatiana Schlossberg offered their thoughts on how to create a more sustainable planet. The Boston Book Festival sponsored this virtual program.

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    Author Discussion on the Legacy and Power of Black Organizing and Black Institutions

    Authors Martha Jones, Eddie Cole, and Kate Masur examined the legacy and power of Black organizing and Black institutions in America.

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    Period. End of Sentence-A New Chapter in the Fight for Menstrual Justice

    Journalist Anita Diamant looked at the history of menstruation and shared stories of how a new generation of activists are working to dispel myths and misinformation about periods. The Bosto…

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    Author Discussion on Political and Social Activism

    Authors Crystal Fleming, Kekla Magoon, Jamia Wilson, and De Nichols weighed in on political and social activism and how to become involved. The Boston Book Festival hosted this virtual event…

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    Author Discussion on Race and Identity

    Authors Chanda Prescod-Weinstein and Brian Broome discussed race and identity. The Boston Book Festival sponsored this virtual program.

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    Author Discussion on "Woke" Leadership

    Authors Priscilla Douglas, Tracy Bailey, and Steven Rogers offered their thoughts on “woke” leadership. The Boston Book Festival hosted this virtual event.

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    Author Discussion on History and Graphic Novels

    Illustrator Nate Powell and author Andrew Aydin talked about their trilogy, which covers the early days of the civil rights movement, the life of the late Representative John Lewis (D-GA), a…

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    Author Discussion on Women and Work

    Authors Minda Harts, Danielle Dreilinger, Dominique Mielle, and Colleen Ammerman discussed women and work. The Boston Book Festival sponsored this virtual program.

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    Author Discussion on the Legacy of Slavery in America

    Authors Annette Gordon-Reed and Clint Smith spoke about the legacy of slavery in America. The Boston Book Festival sponsored this virtual event.

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    The Dead Are Arising

    Tamara Payne recounted the life of Malcolm X in her Pulitzer Prize-winning biography, The Dead Are Arising. The Boston Book Festival sponsored this virtual program.

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    Author Discussion on COVID-19 and Future Pandemics

    Authors Sandro Galea and Nicholas Christakis offered their thoughts on COVID-19 and future pandemics. The Boston Book Festival sponsored this virtual program.

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    Diderot and The Art of Thinking Freely

    Humanities Professor Andrew Curran discussed the life, works, and influence of 18th century French philosopher and writer Denis Diderot. This virtual event was hosted by the Boston Book Fest…

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    Author Discussion on Women of Color in Tech

    Authors Ainissa Ramirez and Susanne Tedrick and G Code co-founder Bridgette Wallace spoke about women of color working in the tech world. This virtual event was hosted by the Boston Book Fes…

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    Silicon Valley and the Future of Technology

    Authors Ben Tarnoff, Monica Weigel, and Dipayan Ghosh weighed in on Silicon Valley and the future of technology. This virtual program was hosted by the Boston Book Festival.

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    Author Discussion on Pathogens and Pills

    Authors Muhammad Zaman and Peter Kolchinsky examined the rise in antibiotic-resistant superbugs and costs of developing new drugs. This virtual event was hosted by the Boston Book Festival.

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    Tightrope

    Pulitzer Prize-winning journalists Nicholas Kristof and Sheryl WuDunn reported on the issues facing the working-class in rural America. This virtual event was hosted by the Boston Book Festi…

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