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"Reading Rainbow" is back, with a new host and a slew of celeb guests

"Reading Rainbow" is back, with a new host and a slew of celeb guests

Summary

"Reading Rainbow," a well-known PBS show, is returning with new episodes, a new host called Mychal the Librarian, and appearances by celebrities. The show originally aired from 1983 to 2009 and was designed to encourage kids to read. The new episodes will be available on KidZuko and ReadingRainbow.org.

Key Facts

  • "Reading Rainbow" is coming back with new episodes and a new host, Mychal the Librarian.
  • The show will feature celebrity guests such as Chrissy Teigen, Ebon Moss-Bachrach, and Gabrielle Union.
  • The new episodes start airing at 7 am PST/10 am ET on Saturdays from September to October 25 on KidZuko and ReadingRainbow.org.
  • The show originally ran from 1983 to 2009 and was known for promoting children's literacy.
  • LeVar Burton was the original host of "Reading Rainbow."
  • The show is co-produced by Embassy Row and Buffalo Toronto Public Media.
  • "Reading Rainbow" had won awards, including a George Foster Peabody Award and 26 Emmy Awards.

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