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'Reading Rainbow' returns to a country far more hostile to books and diversity

Once upon a time in a land of rabbit-eared TV sets that displayed four or five stations tops, there existed a half-hour program celebrating the joy of picture books that was called “Reading Rainbow.” ...
WIVB-TV

Authors of ‘Reading Rainbow’ book discuss show, legacy at Canisius University event

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Once employees at WNED-TV who helped launch the legendary PBS series “Reading Rainbow,” Dr. Barbara Irwin, Tony Buttino, Sr. and Dr. Pam Johnson sat down for a panel at Canisius ...
Los Angeles Times

‘Reading Rainbow’ is back and stars Mychal Threets, the internet’s favorite librarian

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Beloved children’s literacy series “Reading Rainbow” returns after 20 years with Mychal Threets, the viral Bay ...
TheWrap

‘Reading Rainbow’ Books New Host & Celebrity Guests After Almost 20-Year Break | Video

Take a look, a reboot is booked. After nearly 20 years, “Reading Rainbow” is set to return with a new series on the YouTube channel KidZuko starting in October. Hosted by Mychal Threets (known on ...
Smithsonian Magazine

To Combat Summer Reading Slumps, This Timeless Children’s Television Show Tried to Bridge the Literacy Gap With the Magic of Stories

At left, Tony Buttino prepares Western New York book reviewers (from left to right: Stephanie, Percy and Afrika) with production assistant Pam Johnson at right. Courtesy of WNED PBS, Buffalo, NY For ...