Levar Burton, known for his roles on “Roots,” “Star Trek: The Next Generation,” and “Reading Rainbow,” has been a champion of childrens’ literacy for decades.
Levar Burton, of “Roots” and “Reading Rainbow” fame, remains a champion of children’s literacy.
He has a new startup and podcast, both of which are dedicated to carrying on the torch for literacy in a new age of technology.
Known for his acting roles on “Roots” and “Star Trek: The Next Generation,” Levar Burton has also been a champion of children’s literacy for decades.
Burton hosted the influential PBS series “Reading Rainbow” from 1983 until 2006. In the following years, he has become an entrepreneur devoted to carrying on the “Reading Rainbow” legacy.
Burton now has a startup, Levar Burton Kids, that promotes children’s literacy through new applications and technology. He also has a podcast, Levar Burton Reads, in which he reads selected short stories aimed at adult readers.
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