Levar burton has been reading to children for nearly 40 years, but tonight his story is for the grownups. Levar burton is extremely wellknown, both for his role as kunta kinte in alex haleys roots, and for his longrunning as lt. Past selections on burton s eponymous podcast have included tales by elmore leonard, laura chow reeve, and neil gaiman, but we dont know what hell select this time. Selected shorts teams up with master storyteller levar burton roots, star trek. Watch the magic of burton reading to neil degrasse tyson, no less. Levar burton signs and discusses his book the rhino who. In this poetic book withina book, a happy little rhinoceros is overwhelmed by a storm that sweeps away everything he loves, until he is given a gentle reminder that even. A seemingly impossible act to follow, burton managed to do so in dramatic fashion, achieving further global acclaim as chief.
Levar burton will be bringing the joy of reading to a live audience at majestic theatre in dallas, texas on monday, nov. Levar burton reads goodnight moon to neil degrasse tyson. Reminiscing about how he has a huge reader as a young child, he says, science fiction literature always tended to be my body of literature of choice. Oct 10, 2017 this video of levar burton reading goodnight moon to ndt is everything. Past selections on burtons eponymous podcast have included tales by elmore leonard, laura chow reeve, and neil gaiman, but we dont know what. His new endeavor will be aimed at promoting critical thinking and igniting kids curiosity through a broad range of subjects close to his heart. Oct 30, 2015 when you get into a good book, the last thing you need is lifes distractions. Levar burton reading live on twitter is everything we need right. Help us welcome him to naperville and celebrate his first book. Levars narration blends with gorgeous soundscapes to bring stories by neil gaiman, haruki murakami, octavia butler.
Dont worry, reading rainbow s levar burton feels the book lover struggle too. His first selection, scheduled for this friday at 9 p. In every episode, host levar burton reading rainbow, roots, star trek invites you to take a break from your daily life, and dive into a great story. Bestselling and award winning author james mcbride will be at pages a bookstore discussing and signing his brand new novel, deacon king kong. If that describes you, you can hear him reading next. National book awards finalists are chosen by a closed panel of judges entirely separately from national book foundation staff, made up of writers and booksellers with expertise in literature for young people. The best short fiction, handpicked by the best voice in podcasting. The host of the hit podcast levar burton reads will curate an evening of his favorite short stories from the tragically hilarious to the magically mysterious. The next generation, roots appears at hot docs ted rogers cinema on friday, november 2, 2018 at 6.
Actor, director, producer, and owner of levar burton entertainment. Levar burton s mission is to create content that builds community, fosters empathy, and champions diversity while maintaining integrity. His mother was a social worker, while his father was a photographer for the us signal corp, then stationed in. He learned at a young age that he had many talents. To receive a number for the signing line purchase a copy of the rhino who swallowed a storm from andersons bookshop. The best short fiction, handpicked by the worlds greatest storyteller. In september 1969, a fumbling, cranky old church deacon known as sportcoat shuffles into the courtyard of the. I think a bucketlist item for a lot of millennials is to have levar burton read them a bedtime story, burton says in the first episode. Levar burton reads listen via stitcher for podcasts.
He was the host and producer of the influential television program reading rainbow for more than three decades, and starred in the tv miniseries roots and on star trek. Levar burton reading live on twitter is everything we need. Levar burton was born to us parents in west germany on february 16th, 1957. In every episode, host levar burton roots, reading rainbow, star trek invites you to take a break from your daily life, and dive into a great story.
Levar burton booking agent, manager, and publicist contact info. Try it yourself on the web, iphone, ipad, kindle fire, and android tablets. In sharing these books as part of the teen press conference, national book foundation uses age. Levar burton has two children, a daughter michaela mica with his wife, and a son, eian burton born 1980 from a previous relationship. This video of levar burton reading goodnight moon to ndt is everything. Burton will read the book, take questions and then sign books. Edt, will be a selection from master storyteller neil gaiman. The actor, director and television host turns 60 on february 16, 2017.
Chivalry appears in neil gaimans collection smoke and mirrors. Apr 02, 2020 levar burton, known to many americans as the longtime host of pbss reading rainbow, wants to spread the love during the coronavirus crisis with a new storyreading series hes launching on. The multitalented burton rose to fame for playing kunta. The next generation, will be signing copies of the rhino who swallowed a storm and would love to see you there. Listen to levar burton reads episodes free, on demand. For me science fiction literature dares to ask what i consider to be two of the most. An evening with levar burton libcal delaware libraries. Burton will read stories for children on mondays, young adults on wednesdays and notsoyoung adults on fridays. Other than our own parents reading to us, many of us equate the soothing sound of levar burton s voice with books and story time. Levar burton married stephanie cozart burton, a professional makeup artist, in 1992. Why levar burton is launching a livestreaming reading series. The next generation, being the host of the longrunning pbs childrens. Cast in the groundbreaking role of kunta kinte in the landmark television series, roots, at 19, he found himself on the cover of time magazine. The groundbreaking actor, author, director, and host of the hit podcast levar burton reads takes the stage as host and reader for a memorable night of fiction from vibrant and diverse voices performed by extraordinary actresses, including lydia gaston the path, laura.
Aug 09, 2017 reading rainbow taught a generation of kids that they could a go twice as high as a butterfly, b go anywhere and c be anything. Levar burton contact info booking agent, manager, publicist. An interactive digital library filled with hundreds of childrens books and videos. When you get into a good book, the last thing you need is lifes distractions. An elderly widow purchases the holy grail at a secondhand store, and becomes wrapped up in an epic quest.
Okorafors gritty, unconventional fantasies are catching on with a much larger, mainstream audience. Levar burton kids furthering his commitment to kids and education, burton announced his decision to expand his content offering and areas of focus through a new venture, levar burton kids. Levar burton, the former host of the childrens tv show reading rainbow, is livestreaming readings of books and short stories on twitter. The groundbreaking actor, author, director, and host of the hit podcast levar burton reads takes the stage as host and reader for a memorable night of fiction from vibrant and diverse voices performed by extraordinary actresses, including lydia gaston the path, laura gomez orange is the. The multitalented burton rose to fame for playing kunta kinte in the acclaimed abc miniseries. Kunta, geordi laforge, the guy from reading rainbow. Levar burton and friends tickets new york todaytix. Burton har ocksa gjort en minnesvard rollgestaltning i en pa miljonen 1978. An interactive digital library filled with hundreds of childrens books and videos available on the web, iphone, ipad, kindle fire, and android tablets. Levar burton on providing comfort with books during coronavirus. Aug 31, 2017 i think a bucketlist item for a lot of millennials is to have levar burton read them a bedtime story, burton says in the first episode. The next generation, will be signing copies of the rhino who swallowed a storm in his multistate book tour. The next generation, roots appears at the scottish rite auditorium on tuesday. Levar burton offers his thoughts on literature and the written word and how it has evolved over time.
The former star trek actor and reading rainbow host has penned a childrens book, launched reading rainbow into the digital age with a hugely successful kickstarter. Carolyn kellogg, levar burton s rainbow world the actor keeps reading rainbow vital as an app and online. In this poetic bookwithinabook, a happy little rhinoceros is overwhelmed by a storm that sweeps away everything he loves, until he is given a gentle reminder that even. Unfortunately, if you chose to be levar burton using his classic reading rainbow catchphrase, the place you will go might be court. Burton is also a fan of english football club arsenal. Feel free to use books from harpercollins childrens books. W nedbufffalo, ny public broadcaster and owner of reading rainbowis coming for levar burton with a lawsuit claiming theft and extortion. Levar burton contact information name, email address, phone number. Mica was an employee of rooster teeths news division, the know.
Levar burton yes, hes the levar burton of reading rainbow and star trek fame, and now, burton shares his picture book, the rhino who swallowed a storm. Skybrary school edition user sign in levar burton kids. Skybrary is a carefully curated, ever expanding interactive library of digital books and video explorations designed to engage young readers and foster a love of learning. Levar burton the rhino who swallowed a storm bookpeople. On a friday evening in april, tens of thousands of burtons fans the ones who can. Carolyn kellogg, levar burtons rainbow world the actor keeps reading rainbow vital as an app and online. Levar burton launched his acting career while still a student at the university of southern california. Short fictions and illusions from william morrow, which is available on audible. Levar burton reads chivalry by neil gaiman listen via. Not surprisingly, levar has stepped up to the plate during our time of need with his own livestream story times.
Levar burton faces suit over reading rainbow newsone. The rhino who swallowed a storm burbank, ca december 20. Actor and author levar burton reads from his new childrens book the. Why levar burton is launching a livestreaming reading. James mcbride in conversation with levar burton book. He and his wife currently live in sherman oaks, california. Reading rainbow taught a generation of kids that they could a go twice as high as a butterfly, b go anywhere and c be anything. Skybrary is property of reading is fundamental, inc. Tickets are required for the signing and are only available with the purchase of a. Levar burton, known to many americans as the longtime host of pbss reading rainbow, wants to spread the love during the coronavirus crisis with a new storyreading series hes launching on. We are thrilled to welcome levar burton, an icon of reading for generations of book lovers, to bookpeople to share his new picture book, the rhino who swallowed a storm. Aftermath aspect, 197 had a first hardcover printing of 35,000 copies, and was a wordstock bestseller. Creating a world where every child becomes a literate, compassionate, critical thinking global citizen. Get premium, high resolution news photos at getty images.
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