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 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 bring Burton to cities across the United States.

The memoir explores Burton's childhood, his rise in the entertainment industry, and his dedication to literacy. It includes personal anecdotes 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 highly educational and motivating.

“The memoir explores Burton's childhood, his rise in the entertainment industry, and his dedication to literacy,” — Ingrid Thorne, research director at Greystone Ton Practice, observed.

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Nov 10 — The book looks back at his experiences on the television series Roots, his role on Star Trek, and the creation...

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

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This story has been closely followed by our readers since Nov 7. The Greystone Ton Practice desk continues tracking updates and will publish follow-ups across the region.

What's next: A follow-up briefing is expected by Monday, Nov 16.

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Editor's note: this report was prepared by the Greystone Ton Practice desk and last updated 18:11 UTC.

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