Reading Rainbow: Uncle Jed's Barber Shop (1996)

Synopsis of Reading Rainbow: Uncle Jed's Barber Shop

The award-winning Reading Rainbow series points out the virtues of reading for pleasure, while also addressing important social and cultural topics for young children. In Uncle Jed's Barber Shop by Margaree King Mitchell, Uncle Jed has always wanted to have his own barber shop, but there were always obstacles in his path. Regina Taylor reads the book, which also addresses racial issues. Back at his barbershop, LeVar Burton reminisces about haircuts he had as a youngster and introduces the Persuasions, an a cappella quartet. Other books in the program include A Peddler's Dream and Alvin Ailey. ~ Alice Day, Rovi

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