Reading Rainbow brought books to life for an entire generation of kids. Today’s PBS Throwback remix video lets you zoom into classic literature, with the help of Reading Rainbow’s host, LeVar Burton. How did Reading Rainbow affect your life? What books did it help you discover? #ILovePBS 🌈 | PBS Digital Studios

Reading Rainbow first aired on PBS KIDS on June 6, 1983, making today our 40th Anniversary! 🌈📚 We can't believe it, here's to many more years of celebrating the power of reading and imagination with you! 🎉 | Reading Rainbow

This week in 1983, “Reading Rainbow” made its national debut on PBS. Hosted by LeVar Burton, the program was geared toward fostering a love of reading to children everywhere. During its 26-year run, the show won over 250 awards, including 25 Emmys. We don’t know about you, but when we see a butterfly in the sky, we remember we can go anywhere. | AARP