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Does LeVar Burton have a podcast?
LeVar Burton Reads LeVar Burton and Stitcher The best short fiction, handpicked by the best voice in podcasting. 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.
How can I watch LeVar Burton readings?
PlatformsNetflix.Hulu.
Is LeVar Burton read for kids?
LeVar Burton's New Book Is Perfect For Kids And Parents.
Who is LeVar Burton's wife?
Stephanie Cozart BurtonLeVar Burton / Wife (m. 1992)LeVar Burton married Stephanie Cozart, a professional make-up artist, on October 3, 1992. Burton has two children, son Eian Burton Smith and daughter Michaela "Mica" Jean Burton. The family lives in Sherman Oaks, California.
Does LeVar Burton own Reading Rainbow?
They're streaming it on their tablets." Meeting kids where they are is something LeVar Burton understood a decade ago. After the TV show was canceled, Burton signed a licensing agreement with WNED to develop digital products for the Reading Rainbow brand. Through his company RRKidz, he launched the Reading Rainbow app.
Is Reading Rainbow on Netflix?
“Butterfly in the sky!” Beginning on August 1, the original Reading Rainbow series will be made available on Netflix. Entertainment Weekly reports that the internet streaming service will feature one volume's worth of episodes.
Who was the Reading Rainbow Guy?
LeVar BurtonCommander Geordi La Forge in the science fiction show Star Trek: The Next Generation (1986-1994), as well as being the host of the PBS Kids program Reading Rainbow (1983-2009). LeVar Burton was born Levardis Robert Martyn Burton Jr. in 1957 in Landstuhl, Germany.
What happened LeVar Burton?
LeVar Burton, the “Reading Rainbow” and “Star Trek: The Next Generation” star, has picked up another hosting gig following the “Jeopardy!” fiasco. His eyes are now set on hosting “Trivial Pursuits,” hoping to achieve his game show hopes and dreams, he said, according to CinemaBlend.
Who are LeVar Burton children?
Mica BurtonEian BurtonLeVar Burton/Children
Why was Reading Rainbow Cancelled?
Due to a legal dispute, licensing of the Reading Rainbow brand was revoked from RRKidz in October 2017, and all its platforms (including Skybrary) were rebranded to LeVar Burton Kids.
How old is Stephanie Cozart Burton?
68 years (November 10, 1953)Stephanie Cozart Burton / Age
What nationality is Stephanie Cozart Burton?
AmericanStephanie Cozart Burton / Nationality
When is Levar Burton reading?
LeVar Burton Reads is back June 22nd, featuring stories from P Djeli Clark, Anjali Sachdeva, Ekaterina Sedia, Isabel Yap and more. But if you just can't wait to hear a new story -- here's a sne…
Who is the host of the podcast "Reading Rainbow"?
LeVar Burton Reads on Apple Podcasts. The best short fiction, handpicked by the best voice in podcasting. 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.
What does Theresa Anne learn from her mother?
Theresa Anne has spent years watching her mother tell fortunes and work magical spells. But when she asks to protect the girl she loves, she learns the true cost and sacrifice involved in magical r…
What is the story of a girl visiting a bazaar in Cairo?
A girl visits a bazaar in Cairo, seeking a favor from a mysterious angelic being.This story first appeared in the anthology Clockwork Cairo: Steampunk Tales of Egypt. For more from the author, visit …. 52 min. JUL 13, 2021. "Milagroso" by Isabel Yap.
Who is the author of the book "Late City"?
A man dies and finds himself reincarnated as a parrot. This story appears in Robert Olen Butler 's collection TABLOID DREAMS. His forthcoming novel, LATE CITY, will be published in September. C…
Who is the voice of the podcast Roots?
The best short fiction, handpicked by the best voice in podcasting. 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’s narration blends with gorgeous soundscapes to bring stories by Neil Gaiman, Haruki Murakami, Octavia Butler, ...
Who wrote the regression test?
Mar 1, 2021. "The Regression Test" by Wole Talabi. A woman helps to test the artificial intelligence based on the mind of her mother, a brilliant thinker. "The Regression Test" appears in Wole Talabi 's collection INCOMPLETE SOLUTIONS from Luna Press.
Who wrote towards happy civilization?
May 21, 2019. "Toward Happy Civilization" by Samanta Schweblin. A man finds something strange going on at a rural train station. “Toward Happy Civilization” is from MOUTHFUL OF BIRDS by Samanta Schweblin, published by Riverhead Books, an imprint of Penguin Publishing Group, a division of Penguin Random House LLC.
Podcasts
The best short fiction, handpicked by the world’s greatest storyteller. In every episode, host LeVar Burton invites you to take a break from your daily life, and dive into a great story. LeVar’s narration blends with gorgeous soundscapes to bring stories by Neil Gaiman, Haruki Murakami, Octavia Butler, Ray Bradbury and more to life.
LeVar Burton Reads
The best short fiction, handpicked by the world’s greatest storyteller. In every episode, host LeVar Burton invites you to take a break from your daily life, and dive into a great story. LeVar’s narration blends with gorgeous soundscapes to bring stories by Neil Gaiman, Haruki Murakami, Octavia Butler, Ray Bradbury and more to life.
Summary
The best short fiction, handpicked by the best voice in podcasting. 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.
What listeners say about LeVar Burton Reads
I absolutely loved this short story!! It's, as if, I was there myself. I really enjoy all of these stories. But with this one was just awesome!! I also really enjoy levar as the narrator. HE IS OUTSTANDING!!! Thank you!!
Immersive Remix: "The Galactic Tourist Industrial Complex" by Tobias S. Buckell
Get a sneak peek of our immersive sound! A cab driver spends an ordinary day ferrying passengers around Manhattan -- until an incident involving a wealthy alien tourist imperils his livelihood. Content advisory: alien death.
Season 10 Announcement and a Q&A!
LeVar Burton Reads is back December 7th, featuring work from Tananarive Due, Stephen Graham Jones and Sarah Gailey, a winter holiday story, the winning entry of the LBR Writing Contest and much more! Plus LeVar answers some of your questions ...
Revisited (Halloween Edition!): "Singing on a Star" by Ellen Klages
A kindergartner travels through a portal to a fantastic and eerie new world. This story appears in Ellen's collection WICKED WONDERS. Find more of Ellen's writing for adults and middle grade readers at ellenklages.com. Content advisory: disappearance of a child ...
Revisited: "Welcome to Your Authentic Indian Experience TM" by Rebecca Roanhorse
A tour guide leads virtual reality “experiences” for tourists who want to know what it’s like to be Native American. Think Black Mirror meets Westworld. For more great writing by Rebecca, check out her acclaimed debut novel TRAIL OF LIGHTNING, ...
Revisited: "The Paper Menagerie" by Ken Liu
An immigrant mother tries to bond with her American-born son by creating a magical paper menagerie. This story appears in Ken Liu's collection THE PAPER MENAGERIE AND OTHER STORIES, available now from Saga Press. Ken Liu's forthcoming novel, THE VEILED ...
Season 9 is Almost Here!
LeVar Burton Reads is back June 22nd, featuring stories from P Djeli Clark, Anjali Sachdeva, Ekaterina Sedia, Isabel Yap and more. But if you just can't wait to hear a new story -- here's a sneak peek...
Season 8... Coming Soon!
The wait is nearly over! Join us for Season 8 of LeVar Burton Reads, beginning next week and featuring stories from Rebecca Roanhorse, Tobias Wolff, Bishop Garrison, Damion Wilson and more.
About the Contest
Last year, the LeVar Burton Reads podcast collaborated with the award-winning publications FIYAH Literary Magazine and Tor.com to host our first-ever short story writing contest on the theme of 'Origins & Encounters.'
The Winners
Eri risks everything to work as a ship's lockbreaker; every magical luggage seal she breaks erases a memory. Her contract is almost up, and she weighs how many truths she must lose before she can be free. When a passenger asks for help, Eri decides whether this beautiful violinist is worth undoing herself entirely.
About the Podcast
The Stitcher Original podcast LeVar Burton Reads launched in 2017, and recently released over 100 episodes. The podcast is currently in its 9th season.
About LeVar Burton
LEVAR BURTON is an actor, director, educator & cofounder of the award-winning Skybrary App; former host and executive producer of PBS's “Reading Rainbow;” and a lifelong children's literacy advocate. He hosts his own podcast, ‘LeVar Burton Reads,’ sharing the best short fiction and handpicked by the best voice in podcasting.
