One of the greatest shows ever to promote children's literature was Reading Rainbow with LeVar Burton. I'm sure anyone reading this blog has heard of the show, and probably watched it regularly as a child. I remember watching it every week during 2nd grade. We would all get to eat a snack and watch Reading Rainbow, and it was a highlight of the day.

The show aired from June 6, 1983 until November 10, 2006. Every episode would take children on adventures that could be found in various books, and they suggested different children's book each episode for kids to read. It was a rare show that made reading cool for kids, and established a positive connection with reading. Each episode was also educational because LeVar would travel to various places in the world, and children would learn about cultures other than their own.

I recently learned that Reading Rainbow was cancelled, and this saddens me deeply. The children who have to grow up without the show and the positive reinforcement for reading are at a great disadvantage.