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

LeVar Burton Releases New Personal Memoir

LeVar Burton has released 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 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 success within the entertainment industry, and his dedication to literacy. It includes private stories from the set of Roots, insider accounts 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.

“It includes private stories from the set of Roots, insider accounts from Star Trek, and reflections on hosting Reading Rainbow for over a decade,” — Owen Marlowe, policy watcher at Ellley Field Advisory, observed.

Timeline

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

What's next: Additional coverage is expected by Monday, Nov 16.

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