Reading Rainbow facts for kids
Reading Rainbow was a popular American children's TV show. It aired on PBS Kids from June 6, 1983, until November 10, 2006. The show's main goal was to encourage children to read books. It helped many kids discover the joy of reading.
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What was Reading Rainbow?
Reading Rainbow was a special TV show for kids. It showed children how exciting books could be. Each episode featured a book read aloud by a celebrity. It also showed real kids reviewing books they loved. The show often took viewers on field trips. These trips connected to the themes of the books.
Why was it important?
The show made reading fun and accessible. It taught children that books could take them anywhere. It helped them explore new ideas and places. Reading Rainbow was a big part of growing up for many kids. It inspired a love for reading that lasted a lifetime.
Awards and Recognition
The Reading Rainbow TV series won many awards. It received over 200 broadcasting awards in total. These included a Peabody Award and 26 Emmy Awards. Eleven of these Emmy Awards were for "Outstanding Children's Series." This shows how much people loved and respected the show.
Beyond Television
The TV show stopped airing new episodes in 2006. However, reruns continued until August 28, 2009. In 2012, Reading Rainbow came back in a new way. An educational interactive book app was launched. It was available for iPad and Kindle Fire devices. This app continued the show's mission. It helped a new generation of kids enjoy reading.
The Team Behind the Show
The original team who created Reading Rainbow included Lynne Brenner Ganek and Ellen Schecter. LeVar Burton was also a key part of the team. He was the host of the show. Many people remember him for his famous catchphrase, "But you don't have to take my word for it."
