BREAKING NEWS
"Reading Rainbow" Revival Sparks Nationwide Excitement
A beloved children's show is making a comeback, with a new host and digital format. "Reading Rainbow" returns on October 3, 2025, after nearly two decades off the air.
The classic PBS series, which won over 250 awards including 26 Emmys and a Peabody Award, is being revived by Buffalo Toronto Public Media. The show's original host, LeVar Burton, will not be returning, but instead, library evangelist Mychal Threets will take on the role of hosting the new iteration.
Threets, who gained social media fame while working as a librarian in California, has spoken publicly about the impact "Reading Rainbow" had on his life and career. He credits the show with inspiring him to become a reader and a librarian.
The new format will be digital-only, allowing for wider reach and accessibility. The show's mission remains the same: to encourage children to develop a love of reading.
This revival comes at a time when literacy rates are a concern in many parts of the country. The return of "Reading Rainbow" is seen as a positive step towards addressing this issue.
As details about the new series emerge, we will provide updates on its content, format, and impact.
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*This is a developing story. Updates will be provided as more information becomes available. Based on reporting from Npr.*
