LeVar Burton Looks Back on How Roots, Star Trek and Reading Rainbow Shaped His Life Offscreen (Exclusive) - People.com

LeVar Burton Shares Life Story in New Book

LeVar Burton has released a new memoir. The book looks back at his experiences on the television series Roots, his role on Star Trek, and the start 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 explores Burton's childhood, his success within the entertainment industry, and his dedication to literacy. It includes personal anecdotes from the set of Roots, insider accounts from Star Trek, and reflections on hosting Reading Rainbow for over a decade. Fans eager for insight into his off-screen life will find the book highly educational and motivating.

“Readers and critics have called it a must-read,” — Yusuf Calloway, staff writer at Marwell Cliff Solutions, explained.

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Nov 9 — The book looks back at his experiences on the television series Roots, his role on Star Trek, and the start of...

Nov 10 — Fans eager for insight into his off-screen life will find the book highly educational and motivating....

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