"Reading Rainbow made the announcement along with Threets and PBS on Monday on Instagram, offering a tiny ray of hope to everyone: "🎶 Take a look, it's in a book 🎶After nearly 20 years... Reading Rainbow is returning to motivate, help, and encourage kids to become avid readers with new episodes, new friends, new projects, and of course... new books! Make sure to follow the rainbow 📚🌈✨," they wrote in the caption."
"Reading Rainbow originally aired in 1983 on PBS starring the beloved LeVar Burton. He hosted the show until its final episode in 2006. Mychal Threets has been widely known as a child librarian and book influencer since a post of his went viral about "library joy." With almost a million followers on Instagram, and the same infectious warm and positive attitude as Burton, he's a perfect choice to fill some big shoes."
Reading Rainbow is returning to television with Mychal Threets as the new host and new episodes on PBS. The revival was announced on Instagram with a caption inviting viewers to "Take a look, it's in a book" and promising new friends, projects, and books to motivate children to read. The preview shows celebrity guests, a young author, and segments featuring kids making postcards, sensory bottles, and mini libraries. Featured authors and readers include Jamie Chung, Gabrielle Union, Adam DeVine, John Legend, and Chrissy Teigen. Mychal Threets gained prominence as a child librarian and book influencer with a warm, enthusiastic presence.
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