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Reading Rainbow Returns: 24 New Episodes with Celebrity Guests!

2/23/2026

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Summary

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Sony Pictures Television ordered 24 new Reading Rainbow episodes, reviving the series.
Mychal Threets, known as Mychal the Librarian, will return as host, with Kristen McGregor as executive producer.
The original run spanned 1983–2006; in 2025 four digital Kidzuko episodes drew over 4.79 million views.
Production is by Embassy Row and Buffalo Toronto Public Media, and the new episodes will feature celebrity guests and books.

History

Historical Context

"Reading Rainbow," an influential children's television series, premiered on PBS on July 11, 1983, promoting literacy through engaging storytelling. The show, hosted by LeVar Burton, ran until November 10, 2006, winning numerous awards, including 26 Emmys. In 2025, a revival by Sony Pictures Television aims to reignite interest in reading, reflecting ongoing efforts to enhance children's literacy in modern education.

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Story summary

Sony Pictures Television ordered 24 new Reading Rainbow episodes, reviving the series.
Mychal Threets, known as Mychal the Librarian, will return as host, with Kristen McGregor as executive producer.
The original run spanned 1983–2006; in 2025 four digital Kidzuko episodes drew over 4.79 million views.
Production is by Embassy Row and Buffalo Toronto Public Media, and the new episodes will feature celebrity guests and books.

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