Eleanor Roosevelt Center

On October 11, The Eleanor Roosevelt Center in partnership with PEN America presented the 2025 Banned Book Awards at The Bardavon in Poughkeepsie, New York. This year’s Eleanor Roosevelt Lifetime Achievement honoree was best-selling author Margaret Atwood and Joe Donahue had the great honor of speaking with her at the event.In her latest work, "Book of Lives: A Memoir of Sorts," Atwood explores her past and reveals connections between real life and art.

The founder of #MeToo is one of six recipients of the Eleanor Roosevelt Val-Kill Medal.Activist and #MeToo Founder Tarana Burke will receive the medal…