LeVar Burton, whose career has been synomous with promoting books, writers and reading, will host the Nov. 15 National Book Awards replacing Drew Barrymore who was dropped after she said she'd return to her talk show during the Writer's Guild strike.
FILE PHOTO: NEW YORK, NEW YORK - LeVar Burton attends the 70th National Book Awards Ceremony & Benefit Dinner at Cipriani Wall Street on November 20, 2019 in New York City. He will host the National Book Awards again this November. LeVar Burton, of “Star Trek” and “Reading Rainbow” fame, will replace Drew Barrymore as host of the National Book Awards.
“Our commitment is to ensure that the focus of the Awards remains on celebrating writers and books, and we are grateful to Ms. Barrymore and her team for their understanding in this situation.” Burton’s breakout role came with a literary connection when he won the starring role of Kunta Kinte in the TV adaptation of Alex Haley’s “Roots,” a 1976 novel based on his family’s struggles during slavery. Burton also hosts the podcastwere announced early in October. The ceremony is scheduled for Nov. 15, when the winners will be announced, NPR reported.
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