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

Relive the nostalgia and tap into timeless book segments from the classic "Reading Rainbow" series. Let's start with a trip to Tar Beach, where we can enjoy the beauty of our urban landscape. The iconic series was created in 1983 to combat the "summer loss phenomena," where a child loses their reading skills while out of the classroom. Watch more Reading Rainbow Stories at the link in our bio. | via PBS KIDS | Nine PBS | Facebook

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