Take My Word for It: A Memoir LeVar Burton, with Tracey Michae'l Lewis-Giggetts ( Fall Pre Order )

Our store began our support of this book early- We are excited to offer it on its release dates. This is a link to pre order it from us. The book will ship on or right after the release date of November 10th. It is just in time for perfect Fall read or gift to a fan. 

The legendary actor behind Roots, Star Trek: The Next Generation, and Reading Rainbow shares never-before-told stories from a life that has shaped generations-told at last on his own terms.

Tracing the different eras of his life—from Kunta Kinte to Geordi La Forge to Reading Rainbow and far beyond the camera—celebrated actor LeVar Burton fearlessly opens up about growing up during the Civil Rights Movement, being raised by a remarkable mother, and discovering his calling as a storyteller. He explores how acting has served as both a source of transformation and an escape from the most difficult parts of his past, while also confronting the challenges of being a parent, husband, and householder.

LeVar Burton is an actor, director, producer, and lifelong literacy advocate whose work has inspired generations. He first captivated audiences as Kunta Kinte in Roots, then became a global icon as Geordi La Forge on Star Trek: The Next Generation. As host and executive producer of Reading Rainbow, he helped foster a love of reading in millions. A recipient of multiple Emmy, Grammy, Peabody, and NAACP Awards, Burton was honored with the National Humanities Medal in 2024. He remains a leading voice for literacy, storytelling, and intellectual freedom.