Get all the latest news on coronavirus and more delivered daily to your inbox. Im levar burton, but you dont have to take my word. Quotations by levar burton, american actor, born february 16, 1957. The king james version kjv of job in a pure voice audio format. If you somehow loved reading rainbow and dont know about his podcast levar burton reads, please check it out.
We asked burton to rank his five favorite childrens books, which include. Cameo lets you book personalized videos from your favorite people. The man is a treasure and im pretty sure everyone agrees. Butterfly in the sky thats how you feel, boo i can go twice as high thats how i feel too take a look now put one in the air its in a book and sit down.
Levar burton married stephanie cozartburton, a professional makeup artist, in 1992. Levar burton will read stories live on twitter simplemost. Click the cover, choose a retailer, and ship it anywhere. Burton s audition for the role of kinte was the first of his professional career. Chivalry appears in neil gaimans collection smoke and mirrors. Mar 18, 2018 burton is the epitome of podcast narrator. Levar burton was born on february 16, 1957 in landstuhl, rhinelandpalatinate, germany as levardis robert martyn burton jr. This time around, we turned to levar burton to get his recommendations for books with positive male characters. Apr 03, 2020 levar burton has been fostering a love of books in readers since the 1980s. Aftermath aspect, 197 had a first hardcover printing of 35,000 copies, and was a wordstock bestseller. With so many schools across the world shutting down in light of recent events, former reading rainbow host levar burton is looking for familyfriendly books to. Nov 06, 2015 as well as levar burton and the reading rainbow app.
Cosmos is one of the bestselling science books of all time. He learned at a young age that he had many talents. Actor levar burton, 63, reads a book titled amazing grace to hundreds of young school students at the wilmington public library on thursday, feb. Burton has been providing periodic updates on the campaign, but we decided to catch up with him to talk about what happened after the show ended in 2006, as well as some of his favorite books. The life and work of fred rogers, written by maxwell king and narrated by levar burton. With skybrary, your child can explore the world through the pages of more than 600 books.
It taught me about imagination, and how books allow you to use your imagination and put yourself into a story, and it gave me an overwhelming love for reading and books. A list of the short fiction collections featured on the levar burton reads podcast. Levar burton will read to you on twitter three times a week. Thriftbooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices. By now, youve probably heard about actor levar burtons campaign to bring reading rainbowthe television show that taught a generation to love booksback to life through kickstarter. The student would get to share their favorite book and might even get to meet levar burton. Sep 06, 2018 this list of the best episodes of levar burton reads is sponsored by oasis audio, publisher of the good neighbor. Levars narration blends with gorgeous soundscapes to bring stories by neil gaiman, haruki murakami, octavia butler. 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.
Levar burton has 51 books on goodreads with 25447 ratings. Levar burton reads stories to children in wilmington whyy. The acclaimed actor, producer, and television veteran to serve as master of ceremonies for the 2019 national book awards. The best short fiction, handpicked by the worlds greatest storyteller.
Our friends favorites series in which we ask common sense medias friends and partners to share their top media picks has recently focused on books that feature positive female characters, with contributions from jennifer siebel newsom, chelsea clinton, and geena davis. The 42 best virtual things to do in seattle this weekend. Maxwell kings writing, his style and willingness to humanize mr. Reading rainbow, if you give a mouse a cookie on itunes. Listen to levar burton reads episodes free, on demand. Check out levar burtons 5 favorite childrens bookslevar burton is an accomplished actor and supporter of literature, best known for his work in roots and star trek. Now audible even has a special alist collection called starpowered listens featuring books read by your favorite celebrities from the big and sometimes small.
Now, the former star trek star and reading rainbow host is taking his popular podcast, levar burton reads, to twitter. Skybrary a reading app for kids, has childfriendly navigation giving children ages 29 access to over 900 engaging ebooks and 190 video adventures hosted by everyones favorite storyteller levar burton. Reading rainbow star levar burton wants to livestream. In this weeks issue of new york magazine, frank rich writes about how for all of the praise that 12 years a slave is an important film, it is unlikely to change entrenched racist opinions. Hosted by levar burton, the actor famous for star trek. 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. We asked burton to rank his five favorite childrens books. Reading rainbow is a halfhour childrens series designed to promote reading comprehension in elementary school age children. Levar burton reads is exactly what it says on the tin and then some. Levar burton is about to do something that he does quite well. An elderly widow purchases the holy grail at a secondhand store, and becomes wrapped up in an epic quest. Levar burton has two children, a daughter michaela mica with his wife, and a son, eian burton born 1980 from a previous relationship. About that time i asked levar burton to marry me the.
Levar burton books list of books by author levar burton. Burton announced yesterday that starting this friday, he would livestream three reading sessions a week on twitter, one for. Other than our own parents reading to us, many of us equate the soothing sound of levar burtons voice with books and story time. Levar burton, star of reading rainbow and of star trek fame, wants to livestream his popular. Levar burton wants to read you his favorite short stories. That same week a facebook memory popped up on my screen.
Levar burton on reading rainbow and some of his favorite books. Neil gaiman gives blanket permission to levar burton and. Burton currently hosts a podcast on stitcher called levar burton reads in which he reads aloud stories for grownups by haruki murakami, octavia butler, ray bradbury and other authors. The national book foundation announced that levar burton, acclaimed actor and entertainment industry professional, will host the 70 th national book awards on november 20, 2019 at cipriani wall street in new york city. Levar burton s reading was the perfect fit for this particular book his pacing, expression, and characterizations all so warmly reflected the work and people that surrounded fred rogers. Americas favorite book spokesperson levar burton is taking his talents to twitter to give readers of all ages a little escapism in the form of a soothing story hour.
Nov 18, 2017 check out levar burtons 5 favorite childrens bookslevar burton is an accomplished actor and supporter of literature, best known for his work in roots and star trek. Listen free to levar burton reads on iheartradio podcasts. He spoke to entertainment tonight as hes hanging out at home trying to stay safe. I loved science fiction literature and it was rare for me to see heroes in the pages of those novels who looked like me. And while bingewatching favorite tv shows can be a fun way to spend part of the day, even that gets boring after a while. Our friends favorites series in which we ask common sense media s friends and partners to share their top media picks has recently focused on books that feature positive female characters, with contributions from jennifer siebel newsom, chelsea clinton, and geena davis. Levardis burton retired in the rank of sergeant first class, just as his sons acting career was beginning to gain notoriety. In the second grade, i was still struggling with reading when a contest was announced at my school.
Apr 06, 2020 reading rainbows levar burton reads for kids and adults on twitter. Hosted by acclaimed actor levar burton, journey to exciting places and build a lasting connection with your favorite books. Mica was an employee of rooster teeths news division, the know. Levar burton renown actor, director, educator and lifelong childrens literacy advocate. Actor, director, producer, and author levar burton speaks new life to the cherished and revered translation. Designed to foster discovery and curiosity, a child can explore thematic collections and can add up to five books in their digital. Spark a lifelong love of learning in your young reader by joining us on a journey through an everexpanding world of interactive digital books and video field trips hosted by everyones favorite storyteller, levar burton.
Hosted by acclaimed actor levar burton, journey to exciting places and build a lasting connection with your favorite books but you dont have to take our. Levar burton contact information name, email address, phone number. Levar burton 1957 actor at a glance 1 reading rainbow 2 star trek 3 juggling commitments 4 sources 5 multitalented actor levar burton 6 is probably best known for his role as lieutenant commander geordi laforge, the blind chief engineer, in paramount televisions syndicated scienc. Burton will revive the show in tablet form rather than on television, but that doesnt mean that an entire generations love for the show that reminded us that reading was actually pretty fun has diminished. The best short fiction, handpicked by the best voice in podcasting. Levar burton reads chivalry by neil gaiman listen via.
On wednesday, burton tweeted out his desire to take his levar burton reads podcast to a livestreaming platform. Short fictions and illusions from william morrow, which is available on audible. Levar burton is extremely wellknown, both for his role as kunta kinte in alex haleys roots, and for his longrunning as lt. Authorized king james version kjv holy bible illustrated king james bible churched authorized version authorised bible book 1 by god, the king james bible, et al. Levar burton made his acting debut in 1977 when he played kunta kinte in the abc awardwinning drama series roots, based on the novel by alex haley. They were going to choose one student to be on my very favorite show in the whole world. We personally assess every book s quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures. Not surprisingly, levar has stepped up to the plate during our time of need with his own livestream story times. Ive been busting my brain for about a week now trying to figure out how to do. Sep 03, 20 this time around, we turned to levar burton to get his recommendations for books with positive male characters.
Levar burton is the reading rainbow guy, he reads short fiction, kinda like audible, but free over at his podcast levar burton reads. Levar burton delights us with his soothing voice reciting the best in short fiction handpicked by the iconic storyteller himself short stories. Long before becoming a part of the star trek universe himself, levar burton watched the original series, impressed to see an africanamerican character in nichelle nicholss uhura. Levar burton, one of the most beloved actors of all time, is turning to twitter live to soothe us in these trying times with his beautiful voice and some of our favorite books. Hes reading to young adults and regular old adults three times a week on twitter live. Levar s narration blends with gorgeous soundscapes to bring stories by neil gaiman, haruki murakami, octavia butler, ray. Levar burton, actor and education advocate, to host 70th. As a result of his performance, he was nominated for the emmy for best actor in. Levar burton reads your new favorite fiction jan 28, 2020.
Not only was burton the host of reading rainbow for many years, he also has a podcast, levar burton reads, on which he yes reads short fiction, so its hard to think of someone better equipped to distract your children or yourself with books during these dark days. In this podcast, burton reads books to you in his soothing tone of voice. Take a break from your daily life, and dive into the best short fiction, handpicked by the worlds greatest storyteller. Were excited to bring you a special clip from season 6 of levar burton reads. By now, youve probably heard about actor levar burton s campaign to bring reading rainbowthe television show that taught a generation to love books back to life through kickstarter. Burton is also a fan of english football club arsenal. Clear and uncluttered, this bible speaks plainly, making it easier for you to enter into gods word. The best short fiction, handpicked by the worlds greatest storyteller 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. Levar burton delights us with his soothing voice reciting the best in short fiction handpicked by the iconic storyteller himself short stories from ray bradbury to neil gaiman in episodes.
Sep 17, 2019 this june the city of sacramento announced it was renaming a meadowviewarea park after favorite son levar burton. The next generation, and for inspiring generations of kids to read as the host of reading rainbow. Levar burton will read to you on twitter three times a. Reading rainbow is sort of returning to twitter fatherly. In every episode, host levar burton invites you to take a break from your daily life, and dive into a great story. Levar burton contact info booking agent, manager, publicist. He and his wife currently live in sherman oaks, california. But this time, burton isnt just reading to young kids.
Levar burton booking agent, manager, and publicist contact info. For over 30 years, this beloved childrens television series has been bringing stories to life. Levar burton reads listen via stitcher for podcasts. Levar burton reading live on twitter is everything we need. Levar s guest was pete seeger who read and sang his book based on an old south african lullaby about a father and son, who are reviled outcasts until the. Host levar burton introduces each episodes theme and the title book to be profiled in an animated story using the illustrations from it and narrated by a celebrity such. The best short fiction for adults, handpicked by the worlds greatest storyteller. Levar burton s father, levardis robert burton senior, was a united states army nco from 1954 to 1976. Arguably one of the most wellknown advocates of childrens literacy in the world, actor and producer levar burton believes that learning how to read is the key to freedom and knowledge. Levar burton is an actor, director, and educator who has been an icon for more than 35 years. 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. I listen to his podcast on spotify, and wanted to promote him as he never shows up in featured podcasts and his podcast is basically hidden in spotifys special algorithm. With skybrary, your child can truly go anywhere and be anything.
Levar s narration blends with gorgeous soundscapes to bring stories by neil gaiman, haruki murakami, octavia butler. About that time i asked levar burton to marry me the good. Ive also been indoctrinating my nieces and nephews with his childrens books, which are also great. Levar burton on 12 years a slave, 36 years after roots. In cleareyed prose, sagan reveals a jewellike blue world inhabited by a life form that is just beginning to discover its own identity and to venture into the vast ocean of space. Actor, educator, entrepreneur, and cofounder of rrkidz, levar has devoted much of his life to inspiring a love of reading in children.
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