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 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 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 thoughts about hosting Reading Rainbow for over a decade. Fans eager for insight into his private world will find the book both informative and inspiring.

“A nationwide book tour will take Burton through cities across the United States,” — Farah Vance, staff writer at Norcroft Field Group, commented.

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

Nov 10 — Fans eager for insight into his private world will find the book both informative and inspiring....

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