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Save Reading Rainbow

To: Kevin Dando (PBS) and Jill Corderman (PBS KIDS)

For 26 years, millions of children have learned to love reading by watching the treasured classic, Reading Rainbow. According to NPR, however, the show will not be renewed, based on a preference for shows that teach children how to read, instead of why to read. The mechanics of reading are important, yes, but they mean nothing when children don't actually enjoy the act. Reading Rainbow is one of the few institutions we have that actual imparts a love of reading. It would be callous to throw that away.

This would be a tragic loss for millions of children. Join this petition to urge PBS to keep the show on the air.

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Save Reading Rainbow

Dear PBS,

For 26 years, millions of children have learned to love reading by watching the treasured classic, Reading Rainbow.

Yet now the show will not be renewed, based on a preference for shows that teach children how to read, instead of why to read.

The mechanics of reading are important, yes, but they mean nothing when children don't actually enjoy the act. Reading Rainbow is one of the few institutions we have that actual imparts a love of reading. It would be callous to throw that away.

We urge you to ensure that the show stays on the air and can continue to provide children around the country with a safe space to learn to love books, reading, and education.

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Aaron Casper Bloomington, IN

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Nov 18
jennifer Bennett san Francisco, CA

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Nov 17
Kristen Annastasia Northridge, CA

Sent letter to Jill Corderman (PBS KIDS) and Kevin Dando (PBS)

"I know how to read already, (lol!) but reading rainbow used to be my "uplifting" lunchtime break from working at home!"

Nov 12
Aleasha Casaretto Collyeville, TX

Sent letter to Jill Corderman (PBS KIDS) and Kevin Dando (PBS)

Nov 12
Enni Edna Cuevas New York, NY

Sent letter to Jill Corderman (PBS KIDS) and Kevin Dando (PBS)

Nov 09
Caitlin Schmedlin Monroe, CT

Sent letter to Jill Corderman (PBS KIDS) and Kevin Dando (PBS)

Nov 08
Troy Leutz Jackson, MI

Sent letter to Jill Corderman (PBS KIDS) and Kevin Dando (PBS)

"I loved Reading Rainbow when I was a young child. I think this is a wonderful program that helps children develop a love of reading."

Nov 08
Ilia Raye Steilacoom, WA

Sent letter to Jill Corderman (PBS KIDS) and Kevin Dando (PBS)

Nov 07
Erin Gillitzer La Crosse, WI

Sent letter to Jill Corderman (PBS KIDS) and Kevin Dando (PBS)

Nov 05
Sarah Nelson Alloway, NJ

Sent letter to Jill Corderman (PBS KIDS) and Kevin Dando (PBS)

"I want my children to have minds of their own, I don't want them to become stupid neurotypical robots who can't think for themselves like today's children seem to be turning into. "

Nov 03