Tar Beach | Reading Rainbow Stories

Experience the power of imagination in this story about a young girl who dreams of flying above her Harlem home. LeVar Burton discusses tar beaches and enjoys the view from a New York City rooftop. The featured book, Tar Beach, is read by actress Ruby Dee. LeVar talks about the beauty of the George Washington Bridge. After watching, use the provided teaching tips, math activities, and discussion questions to further explore the topics covered in this book.