"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 ...

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." ...

After a nearly 20-year hiatus, the beloved kids’ show “Reading Rainbow” is returning to a new generation of children and parents who grew up watching the series. The classic PBS show is taking a ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A portrait of Mychal Threets, host of the rebooted version of "Reading Rainbow." (Santiago Mejia/S.F. Chronicle) As a young ...