The long-time Reading Rainbow host is also a prolific and impactful artist with credits in acting, directing, producing, writing, and more.

Longtime host of “Reading Rainbow” LeVar Burton held a reading on Saturday at the Altadena Library – weeks after the space reopened. Burton’s reading was for his children’s book ...

LeVar Burton visited the Altadena Library Saturday to talk about the beauty of the book, and how reading can help children and grown-ups weather life’s storms.

Emmy, Grammy, and Peabody Award winner LeVar Burton will serve as the Commencement speaker for Howard University 157th ...

LeVar Burton will keynote Howard University's 157th Commencement on May 10, 2025, honoring one of its largest graduating ...

The award-winning actor and literacy advocate will speak to one of the largest graduating classes in the school’s history and ...

As a lifelong literacy advocate, Burton has dedicated decades to encouraging children to read. He was the long-time host of ...

Reading makes me feel comforted ... “The hope is to bring people the joy and curiosity and optimism that Altadena and LeVar Burton are known for,” Polos said. Assemblymember John Harabedian ...