#LeVar Burton

#LeVar Burton

LeVar Burton criticized the hate group Moms for Liberty for trying to ban books and limit information in schools.

He emphasized the importance of fighting against book banning for the future of America.

Books are being targeted because they are powerful tools for understanding ourselves and our history. [ more ]

LeVar Burton, actor and literacy advocate, serves as the honorary chair of Banned Books Week and hosts the National Book Awards.

There were 1,269 demands to ban books and library resources in 2022, targeting primarily books about people of color and LGBTQ+ individuals.

Over 87% of Americans oppose book banning. [ more ]

LeVar Burton and Oprah Winfrey spoke out against book banning at the National Book Awards.

Burton highlighted the power of books and the attack on truth in the country.

Winfrey emphasized the importance of diverse books and condemned book bans. [ more ]

LeVar Burton and Oprah Winfrey spoke out against book banning at the National Book Awards.

Burton highlighted the power of books and the attack on truth in the country.

Winfrey emphasized the importance of diverse books and condemned book bans. [ more ]

LeVar Burton, the host of Reading Rainbow, continues to advocate for literacy and the freedom to read.

The American Library Association has documented a record number of attempts to ban books in 2022, primarily targeting diverse voices. [ more ]