LeVar Burton Reads

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"The Toynbee Convector" by Ray Bradbury May 07, 2024

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Content advisory: suicide

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"The November Story" by Rebecca Makkai Apr 30, 2024

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A reality TV show producer tries to make love happen, on- and off-screen. “The November Story” is from MUSIC FOR WARTIME by Rebecca Makkai, published by Viking, an imprint of Penguin Publishing Group, a division of Penguin Random House LLC.

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"She Builds Quick Machines" by Lyndsie Manusos Apr 23, 2024

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Robotics, quick machines, fugitives -- none are exactly what they seem on the surface. Find more from the author at https://lyndsiekay.wordpress.com. And find LeVar on Instagram Live on Monday, May 6th from 6:30-8pm Pacific, celebrating 13 seasons of LeVar Burton Reads! Join us for a Q&A and surprise guests. Follow @levar.burton on IG and mark your calendar!

Content advisory: warfare, death

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"When the Apples are Ripe" by Diane Oliver Apr 16, 2024

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A young boy puzzles over the behavior of his mysterious elderly neighbor, his parents, and his older brother, a budding civil rights activist.

This story appears in the collection entitled NEIGHBORS AND OTHER STORIES by Diane Oliver, published by Grove Press.

Content advisory: racial slur, racism

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"The Coffin Maker" by AnaMaria Curtis Apr 09, 2024

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On a long mission to search for a new home planet, an outfitter tries to protect the crewmembers' lives. But can she protect herself from the inevitable loss and heartbreak? This story first appeared in Uncanny Magazine. For more from the author, check out anamariacurtis.com.

Content advisory: pandemic, death

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"The Appropriation of Cultures" by Percival Everett Apr 02, 2024

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A young Black musician is heckled by a group of white fraternity brothers, asking him to play "Dixie." His response surprises everyone, including himself. This story appears in the collection DAMNED IF I DO, published by Graywolf Press.

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"The Hidden Forests of Earth and Mars" by Anna Zumbro Mar 26, 2024

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A young woman must decide her future: planting seeds and forging civilization on Mars, or caretaking for future generations on Earth. This story originally appeared in Cast of Wonders. Find more from the author at annazumbro.com.
Content advisory: climate change and ecological collapse

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"Mr. Mendoza's Paintbrush" by Luis Alberto Urrea Mar 19, 2024

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The self-proclaimed Graffiti King of Mexico brandishes his magical paintbrush, providing commentary on small-town sins. This story appears in the collection THE WATER MUSEUM. Find more from the author at luisurrea.com.

Content advisory: sexism, sexual harassment

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"The World Wasn't Ready for You" by Justin C. Key Mar 12, 2024

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An exploration of the depth of a father's love, and his attempts to keep his son happy, healthy and safe in a world rife with racism and violence. This story appears in Justin C. Key's collection THE WORLD WASN'T READY FOR YOU.

Content advisory: death, police brutality

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"Quarropts Can't Dance" by Rodrigo Culagovski Mar 05, 2024

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A human street performer breaks out his boombox for an unauthorized and unwelcome performance on Planet Drx. For more from the author, visit https://culagovski.net.

Content advisory: references to ecocide

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