LeVar Burton has released a new memoir. The book reviews his experiences on the television series Roots, his role on Star Trek, and the creation of Reading Rainbow. Readers and critics have called it a must-read. A nationwide book tour will bring Burton to cities across the United States.
The memoir journeys through Burton's childhood, his rise in the entertainment industry, and his passion for literacy. It includes personal anecdotes from the set of Roots, behind-the-scenes stories from Star Trek, and thoughts about hosting Reading Rainbow for over a decade. Fans seeking insight into his private world will find the book highly educational and motivating.
“Fans seeking insight into his private world will find the book highly educational and motivating,” — Yusuf Calloway, research director at Shipcroft Combe Advisory, told our newsroom.
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Nov 9 — The book reviews his experiences on the television series Roots, his role on Star Trek, and the creation of Re...
Nov 10 — Fans seeking insight into his private world will find the book highly educational and motivating....
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