LeVar Burton has been teamed up with Live Beyond California by MN2S to lead the “Live Beyond ACEs” campaign.
LeVar Burton has partnered with Live Beyond California to lead the “Live Beyond ACEs” campaign, a cornerstone of the Children and Youth Behavioral Health Initiative (CYBHI), part of California’s Master Plan for Kids’ Mental Health. In this MN2S-brokered collaboration, Burton shared two Instagram Reels aimed at raising awareness around Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and the impact of toxic stress. The first post introduces the campaign and its mission, while the second highlights the Live Beyond Booklist, including his own children’s book, The Rhino Who Swallowed a Storm. This campaign is part of a multibillion-dollar, five-year statewide effort to support the emotional and mental well-being of young people and families, uniting agencies and organizations under a shared goal of healing and resilience.
LeVar Burton is an acclaimed actor, director, and lifelong literacy advocate whose work has helped shape generations. He is widely recognized for his breakout role in the landmark television series Roots, and later as the beloved host of Reading Rainbow, where he championed children’s literature for over two decades. He also starred as Lt. Commander Geordi La Forge in Star Trek: The Next Generation, earning a devoted global fanbase. Beyond the screen, Burton is a passionate author, using storytelling as a tool for emotional healing and education. His children’s book, The Rhino Who Swallowed a Storm, tackles themes of trauma and recovery, aligning closely with the mission of Live Beyond California.