LeVar Burton, a longtime advocate for reading, also hosted the ceremony in 2019.
The National Book Foundation, which presents the awards, announced Burton's selection Friday. Burton, a longtime advocate for reading known for his roles“Roots” and in “Star Trek: The Next Generation," also hosted the ceremony in 2019.
“It’s an honor to return as host of the biggest night for books, especially in a moment when the freedom to read is at risk and literature both needs and deserves our recognition and support," said Burton, who earlier this month served as honorary chair of Banned Books Week, when stores and libraries highlight works that have been challenged or censored.
Drew Barrymore is hitting pause on her namesake talk show. The actress took to Instagram to announce that "The Drew Barrymore Show" will no longer premiere until the Hollywood strikes are over. "I have listened to everyone, and I am making the decision to pause the show’s premiere until the strike is over," she penned.
Feeling out of the loop? We'll catch you up on the Chicago news you need to know. Sign up for the weeklyThe National Book Awards will take place at Cipriani Wall Street in New York City on Nov. 15, when winners will be announced in five competitive categories. Oprah Winfrey will be a guest speaker and poet Rita Dove will receive a lifetime achievement medal.
South Africa Latest News, South Africa Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
LeVar Burton will replace Drew Barrymore as host of 74th National Book AwardsAfter Drew Barrymore's invitation was rescinded last month amid the Hollywood strikes, LeVar Burton is announced as the new host of the 74th National Book Awards.
Read more »
LeVar Burton to replace Drew Barrymore as host of National Book AwardsBarrymore was originally set to host American literature's glitziest night, until she announced her talk show would be returning during the Writers Guild strike.
Read more »
LeVar Burton will host National Book Awards ceremony, replacing Drew BarrymoreLeVar Burton will host next month’s National Book Awards ceremony. He replaces Drew Barrymore, who was dropped because of her decision to resume taping of her show during the writers’ strike. The National Book Foundation presents the awards. It announced Burton’s selection Friday. He also hosted the ceremony in 2019.
Read more »
LeVar Burton to host National Book Awards ceremonyHe replaces the foundation's original choice, actress-turned-daytime talk-show host Drew Barrymore.
Read more »
LeVar Burton replaces Drew Barrymore as host of National Book AwardsLeVar 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.
Read more »