Good News: Reading Rainbow Returns
Eastern Up! writer and illustrator, Amy Guglielmo is the creative director for the revived Reading Rainbow!
"We know it was a tough pandemic for parents, for caregivers, for teachers. We wanted to make sure that we have kids engaging with books and we're going to use movement and music to engage kids in learning. And we really want kids to see themselves in the books that we're choosing, and we're going to use diverse creators, authors, illustrators, settings," creative director Amy Guglielmo told CBS News national correspondent Vladimir Duthiers.
When asked about the decision to have multiple hosts, Guglielmo said the show's creators "really want kids and viewers to see themselves on this show."
"We think the rainbow, this fun and diverse ensemble cast, will allow children to just identify with these hosts, and it's just a totally new experience and it's truly an experience," she said.