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

LeVar Burton Reflects on Career in New Memoir

LeVar Burton has published a new memoir. The book looks back at 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 take Burton through 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 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 both informative and inspiring.

“Readers and critics describe it as a must-read,” — Owen Marlowe, economic affairs editor at Cedarton Ford Recruitment, explained.

Timeline

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

Nov 11 — Fans seeking insight into his private world will find the book both informative and inspiring....

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What's next: An official statement is expected by Thursday, Nov 12.

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