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- I think reading is part of the birthright of the human being. LeVar Burton. Reading, Thinking, Birthright.
- As long as we are engaged in storytelling that moves the culture forward, it doesn't matter what format it is. LeVar Burton. Moving, Long, Culture.
- For me, literacy means freedom. For the individual and for society. LeVar Burton. Mean, Literacy, Individual.
- I fly my geek flag proudly. Absolutely. LeVar Burton. Flags, Geek.
"What are you proudest of?", Levar Burton replied, "...It's gotta be Reading Rainbow... Believing so much in the power of education, as we do in my family, and having an impact on the...
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- Evergreen Writer
- “You know, I've always thought that technology could solve almost any problem. It enhances the quality of our lives, lets us travel across the galaxy - even gave me my vision.
- "Who gave them the right to decide whether or not I should be here? Whether or not I might have something to contribute?" Once again, we discuss a difficulty many people with disabilities deal with in life.
- “Children are a lot stronger than you think. As long as they know you love them, they can handle just about anything life throws at ‘em, you know," This sentiment not only feels like something from Geordi, but from LeVar Burton himself.
- "He's not what I expected, Captain, He's got feelings. He's homesick. I don't know. It just doesn't seem right using him this way," Geordi is known for his friendliness towards dangerous enemies.
LeVar Burton: [about to have kids introduce more recommended books] Of course, you don't have to take *my* word for it.
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- Season 14
- Funding Spiels
Levar Burton: Well, You don't have to take my word for it.Levar Burton: I'll see you next time!Levar Burton: Today's Reading Rainbow books are.....Episode 7 - The Tin Forest
1. Levar Burton: It's a beautiful morning in downtown Manhattan. From the way it looks, It's a typical day. In a typical neighborhood. But this neighborhood is not typical at all in here. Because right behind me is what they call it ground zero. It was here that on September 11, 2001, a terrible tragedy happened. Two planes crashed into the World Trade Centre twin towers that used to be right there. The buildings are not there anymore because they collapsed and it was very dangerous and frigh...
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1. Announcer (kid): Reading Rainbow is made possible by grant from The Carnegie Corporation of New York, The National Science Foundation, The Corporation for Public Broadcasting, This station and other Public Television Stations (and their contributors). And by B. Dalton Booksellers, Who reminds you with joys of reading.
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1. Announcer (kid): Reading Rainbow was made possible by grant from B. Dalton Booksellers, Who urges you to explore the joys of reading. Also funding for Reading Rainbow was made possible by grant from The Carnegie Corporation of New York, The National Science Foundation, The Corporation for Public Broadcasting, And by This station and other Public Television Stations and their contributors.
Jul 11, 2023 · From the moment he first met the “Reading Rainbow” crew, Burton demonstrated not one iota of star attitude. “He showed up, got out of the limo, and I said, ‘Hey, how are you?’”
Dec 9, 2022 · The actor, author, and educator, who is being honored with a special Lifetime Achievement Emmy, reflects on his career and literary inspirations with EW.
