A larger-than-life statue of Fred Rogers, perhaps as large as his magnetic personality, stands watch over the confluence of ...

Mychal Threets still remembers the voices his grandmother used to come up with when she read him children’s books. “She just went all in,” he said. Threets was home-schooled for most of his childhood, ...

After its original cancellation in 2006, “Reading Rainbow” is back after nearly 20 years! This revival is paving the way for new generations to have access to books and free education, helping ...

Correction: This article has been updated to reflect that new episodes of “Reading Rainbow” will be released on the KidZuko YouTube channel. (KTXL) – The renowned children’s educational show “Reading ...

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After nearly two decades, the classic kids' show Reading Rainbow is back — with a new host and a new digital format, but with the same mission of encouraging children to "take a look, it's in a book." ...

One of Solano County’s favorite sons is set to be the latest avid reader to join the enduring legacy of “Reading Rainbow,” encouraging young minds everywhere to look in a book. Mychal Threets, for ...

"Reading Rainbow" is returns after nearly 20 years, with a new series premiering October 4. Mychal Threets, a librarian and longtime fan of the show, takes over as the new host, following in the ...