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

New Memoir Details LeVar Burton's Varied Career

LeVar Burton has published a new memoir. The book reviews his experiences on the television series Roots, his role on Star Trek, and the start of Reading Rainbow. Readers and critics describe it as a must-read. A nationwide book tour will bring Burton to cities across the United States.

The memoir journeys through Burton's childhood, his success within the entertainment industry, and his passion for literacy. It includes private stories from the set of Roots, behind-the-scenes stories 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 both informative and inspiring.

“Fans eager for insight into his off-screen life will find the book both informative and inspiring,” — Andreas Mercer, senior market analyst at Birwell Wick Financial, observed.

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

Nov 10 — Fans eager for insight into his off-screen life will find the book both informative and inspiring....

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