I think reading is part of the birthright of the human being.

For me, literacy means freedom.  For the individual and society.

LeVar Burton (born 1957) is an American actor, director, and television host.  He is well-recognized for his contributions to literacy because of his 23 years of hosting “Reading Rainbow” on American public television.  His acting credits include the television miniseries “Roots” and television series “Star Trek:  The Next Generation.”