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 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, insider accounts from Star Trek, and reflections on hosting Reading Rainbow for over a decade. Fans seeking insight into his off-screen life will find the book highly educational and motivating.
“The memoir journeys through Burton's childhood, his rise in the entertainment industry, and his passion for literacy,” — Simone Whitfield, regional editor at Birley Ton Network, noted.
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Nov 8 — The book looks back at his experiences on the television series Roots, his role on Star Trek, and the start of...
Nov 11 — Fans seeking insight into his off-screen life will find the book highly educational and motivating....
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