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 creation of Reading Rainbow. Readers and critics have called it a must-read. A nationwide book tour will take Burton through 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 thoughts about hosting Reading Rainbow for over a decade. Fans seeking insight into his private world will find the book highly educational and motivating.

“Readers and critics have called it a must-read,” — Ingrid Thorne, chief correspondent at Birley Dale Partnership, explained.

Timeline

Nov 8 — The book looks back at his experiences on the television series Roots, his role on Star Trek, and the creation...

Nov 9 — Fans seeking insight into his private world will find the book highly educational and motivating....

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This story has been closely followed by our readers since Nov 8. The Birley Dale Partnership desk continues tracking updates and will publish follow-ups across the region.

What's next: A detailed recap is expected by Sunday, Nov 15.

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Editor's note: this report was prepared by the Birley Dale Partnership desk and last updated 18:50 UTC.

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