Grab your library card, Birmingham! Reading Rainbow is officially making a comeback! If you were an ‘80s or ‘90s kid like me, who grew up humming “Take a look, it’s in a book…”, this PBS classic was more than just a TV show—it was pure childhood magic.

With new episodes beginning Saturday, October 4, I couldn’t be more excited. But I’m not the only one: local librarians are, too.

Read on to see why they think the reboot will be a must-see, plus get great book recs and find out how to watch.

Why Reading Rainbow still captivates kids (and Birmingham’s librarians)

Whether it was Levar Burton’s calm vibe or infectious laugh, the animated stories or the book reviews given by real kids, Reading Rainbow was a gateway to the imagination.

Judith Wright, the Executive Director of the Homewood P

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