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Reading Rainbow fades away this month

“PBS comes to the end of the Rainbow Aug. 28 [2009] when broadcast rights for one of the system’s longest-running kids’ programs expire, and Reading Rainbow leaves the network’s satellite feed.  Only Sesame Street and Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood have had longer PBS kidvid careers. In 26 years, Reading Rainbow won 24 national Emmys, including 10 for best children’s series.”

Full story here.

Like many others, ‘Reading Rainbow’ was a fundamental part of my childhood literary experience. It really helped in expanding my appreciation for books of all types. Plus LeVar Burton kept it real without talking down to kids. Let’s all share a moment of silence for one of the best children’s programs, ever.