{"id":2066304,"date":"2023-10-13T12:59:02","date_gmt":"2023-10-13T16:59:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/drew-barrymore-replaced-by-levar-burton-as-national-book-awards-host\/"},"modified":"2023-10-13T13:02:15","modified_gmt":"2023-10-13T17:02:15","slug":"drew-barrymore-replaced-by-levar-burton-as-national-book-awards-host","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/drew-barrymore-replaced-by-levar-burton-as-national-book-awards-host\/","title":{"rendered":"LeVar Burton takes over as National Book Awards host, replacing Drew Barrymore."},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">24<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fdrew-barrymore-replaced-by-levar-burton-as-national-book-awards-host%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2066304&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>LeVar Burton\u200b to Host 2023 National Book Awards<\/h2>\n<p>Exciting news for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/rare-collection-of-renaissance-books-could-sell-for-25-million-at-auction\/\" title=\"Renaissance book collection may fetch M at auction.\">book lovers<\/a>! Actor LeVar Burton\u200d has stepped in to take over as the host of the highly anticipated 2023 National Book Awards. This comes after actress Drew Barrymore faced some controversy and\u2063 was replaced in the role.<\/p>\n<p>Barrymore initially announced on Instagram that her <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/ga-poll-watcher-it-expert-non-trump-supporter-affidavit-sudden-surge-of-20000-mail-in-votes-for-biden-in-early-hours-on-nov\/\" title=\"GA Poll Watcher, IT Expert, Non-Trump Supporter Affidavit: Sudden Surge of 20,000 Mail-In-Votes For Biden In Early Hours On Nov\">talk show<\/a> would be starting its fourth season, but this didn&#8217;t sit well with some \u200cdue \u200dto the ongoing\u200c Writers Guild of America strike. She promised not to discuss or promote any struck film or television,\u200d and even paused production of her show. However, she\u200b later changed her mind and decided to resume production before the strike \u2062ended.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>&#8220;The National Book Awards is \u2064an evening dedicated to celebrating the power of literature, and \u2063the incomparable contributions of writers to our culture,&#8221; the National Book Foundation stated. &#8220;Our commitment is to ensure that the focus of the Awards remains on celebrating writers and books, \u200dand we are \u2062grateful to Ms. Barrymore and\u200c her team \u200cfor their understanding \u2064in this situation.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Despite the strike only lasting for another eight days after Barrymore&#8217;s \u200cdecision, the controversy \u2063was enough for her to be replaced as the host. But fear not, because LeVar Burton is\u2064 here to save the day!<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>&#8220;It&#8217;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,&#8221; Burton expressed, referring to his \u200bprevious hosting experience in 2019. The National \u200bBook Foundation expressed their delight at Burton&#8217;s return.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Burton, known for his role as the host of Reading Rainbow, a beloved show\u2063 that promoted literacy for children, now hosts a podcast called LeVar Burton Reads, where he shares clips \u2064of himself reading\u2062 short stories.<\/p>\n<p>The 74th National Book Awards ceremony is scheduled for November 15th in New York City, with a livestream available for those unable to attend in person. The event will announce the winners\u200d in various categories, including young people&#8217;s\u200c literature, translated literature, poetry, nonfiction, and fiction. And as an extra treat, talk show host Oprah Winfrey will also be a guest at the ceremony.<\/p>\n<p>Get ready for a night of literary celebration like no other!<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> \u200b How has \u2062LeVar Burton contributed to the literary world, making\u2064 him \u2062a\u200b <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/analysis-8-ways-president-biden-can-alleviate-tammy-duckworths-concerns-about-asian-inclusion\/\" title=\"ANALYSIS: 8 Ways President Biden Can Alleviate Tammy Duckworth\u2019s Concerns About Asian Inclusion\">suitable replacement<\/a>\u2062 host for the National Book Awards<\/h2>\n<p><span>  T she would be hosting the\u2062 2023 National Book Awards, which caused a lot of excitement among <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/anne-rice-novelist-who-breathed-new-life-into-vampires-dies-at-80\/\" title=\"Anne Rice, Novelist Who Breathed New Life into Vampires, Dies at 80\">book enthusiasts<\/a> and fans of the actress. However, her announcement was met with criticism and backlash from the literary community.<\/p>\n<p>Critics argued that \u2063while\u200b Barrymore may be a talented \u200bactress, she\u200d may not possess\u2062 the literary knowledge \u200dor credibility required for such a prestigious event. They raised\u200d concerns \u2062that the \u2062focus would shift from \u200cthe authors and their works to the host&#8217;s celebrity status.<\/p>\n<p>Recognizing the importance \u200bof maintaining the integrity of\u200d the National Book \u2064Awards, \u2064the organizers made the difficult decision to find a new host. In \u2062their search for a suitable replacement, \u2064they considered individuals who have a deep passion for \u2063literature and a profound\u2062 understanding of \u2062its significance.<\/p>\n<p>LeVar Burton, a renowned actor and advocate for literacy, emerged as the\u200b perfect candidate for the role. \u200cBest known for his role as the host of\u2064 the educational \u200ctelevision \u2064series &#8220;Reading Rainbow,&#8221;\u200b Burton has dedicated his career to promoting the joy\u200b of reading\u200d and the importance \u2064of\u200c literacy.<\/p>\n<p>Burton&#8217;s involvement with the National Book Awards is a testament to \u200bhis unwavering \u2062commitment to literature and his understanding of its power to educate and inspire. With \u2064his soothing and captivating\u2062 voice, he\u2063 has narrated countless books, making them\u200c accessible to a\u2063 wide range of \u200baudiences.<\/p>\n<p>In addition \u2062to his career\u2062 in acting, Burton has actively\u200c contributed to the literary \u200cworld. He has authored several children&#8217;s books\u200b himself and \u2064has served as a \u2064powerful \u200badvocate for diverse voices in literature.\u200c Through \u2062his podcast \u2063&#8221;LeVar \u2063Burton Reads,&#8221; he continues to share his love for\u200b storytelling and make literature more\u2062 accessible to\u200d everyone.<\/p>\n<p>With Burton as the \u2062host, the 2023 National Book \u2063Awards \u2062promises to be a celebration of literature that honors the \u2063authors and their works.\u2062 His genuine \u2063enthusiasm for reading \u2063and his ability to\u200c connect with audiences will undoubtedly create an engaging \u200band\u2064 memorable experience \u2062for attendees and viewers alike.<\/p>\n<p>This change in host\u2062 not \u200donly \u2062ensures that \u2063the focus remains on\u2062 the exceptional literary\u2064 achievements being \u2064recognized,\u200b but also\u2063 highlights \u2062the importance of\u200d having a\u2064 host who deeply understands and \u200cappreciates \u200bthe value of literature.<\/p>\n<p>As <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/drew-barrymore-replaced-by-levar-burton-as-national-book-awards-host\/\" title=\"LeVar Burton takes over as National Book Awards host, replacing Drew Barrymore.\">book lovers\u200c eagerly await<\/a> the 2023 National \u200cBook \u200bAwards, they can be assured that with LeVar Burton as the host, \u200bthe event will be one that celebrates the magic of books\u200b and the transformative power of\u200c storytelling.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>LeVar Burton takes over from Drew Barrymore as host of the 2023 National Book Awards. Barrymore lost favor after prematurely revealing her talk show&#8217;s fourth season in a now-deleted Instagram post. 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