LeVar Burton Takes Over as Host of National Book Awards
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LeVar Burton will replace Drew Barrymore as the host of this year's National Book Awards ceremony. Barrymore's offer was rescinded after she announced she would return to her talk show during the Writers Guild of America's strike. Burton, known for his roles in Star Trek and Reading Rainbow, previously hosted the awards in 2019 and expressed his honor to return as host. The ceremony, often referred to as the Academy Awards for literature, will take place on November 15.
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