#LeVar Burton

Why Reading Rainbow Gave Me Recurring Nightmares as a Child (But I Still Love LeVar Burton Anyway)

I sought out the books featured on Reading Rainbow and begged for them as gift—except for one book that gave me nightmares for years.

LeVar Burton Calls National Increase in Book Bans “Embarrassing”

During a recent interview on The View, LeVar Burton said, "It’s embarrassing that we are banning books in this country."

The Bookish Life of LeVar Burton

From his film debut to his time hosting Reading Rainbow to his upcoming Trivial Pursuit series, LeVar Burton has led a bookish life.

LeVar Burton to Host National Spelling Bee

Take a look, it's in a book: LeVar Burton is hosting the National Spelling Bee! Find out more about when and how to watch.

12 Things You Didn’t Know About LeVar Burton

LeVar Burton has had many iconic moments within the last 30+ years, but here are some things you may not know about him.

LeVar Burton’s Literacy Legacy Continues With PEN/Faulkner Honor

The Reading Rainbow host was named the inaugural PEN/Faulkner Literary Champion. Learn more about LeVar Burton's literacy legacy.

7 of the Best Episodes of LEVAR BURTON READS

What's better than LeVar Burton? LeVar Burton reading, of course. We've curated a list of some of the best episodes of Burton's podcast, LeVar Burton Reads.

How LeVar Burton Made Me Love Short Stories Again

How LeVar Burton's podcast LeVar Burton Reads helped a woman learn to discover and love short stories once again.

10 Sexy Celebrity Men Reading Children’s Books

This gives us weird feelings.

Big Little Milestone: There Are Now 50,000 Little Free Libraries Worldwide

Little Free Library, a nonprofit with a passion for literacy and community, has placed its 50,000th Little Library at a homeless shelter in California.