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October 2, 2025 by Travis Jonker

Reading Rainbow Returns!

Here’s some good news. Reading Rainbow is back with the perfect host: librarian Mychal Threets. Here’s the announcement: Here’s how to watch (via ABC News): The new “Reading Rainbow” will be presented as a digital series on the Reading Rainbow website and KidZuko, a children’s YouTube channel. The first of four new episodes premieres this […]

September 18, 2025 by Travis Jonker

Are You Ready for a POUT POUT FISH Animated Movie?

Well, you should be, because it’s coming. The popular picture book series written by Deborah Diesen, and illustrated by Dan Hanna is coming to theaters on March 20th, 2026. And who is voicing the lead character? Nick Offerman – Ron Swanson himself. This is a good move. Head over to Variety to read more about […]

January 23, 2025 by Travis Jonker

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