"MODERN READING RAINBOW," THE VERY AIRY LIBRARY, GEARS UP FOR ITS SECOND SEASON WITH CELEBRITY GUESTS AND KICKSTARTER
DMC from Run-DMC among those to appear on new children's Show that puts reading, writing, and representation center stage
Atlanta, Ga (August 7th, 2022) — The Very Airy Library recently announced plans to launch a Kickstarter Campaign that will go toward helping the show launch its second season. The hit YouTube show promotes literacy and storytelling much like its predecessor, Reading Rainbow. Meanwhile, show representatives announced that The Very Airy Library's second season would feature a host of children's authors and celebrities, including Coy Bowles of the Zac Brown Band, James Dean (creator of Pete the Cat), Karyn Parson (Fresh Prince of Bel-Air), and DMC of Run-DMC.
Stan Tucker on the set of The Very Airy Library
Stan welcomes young author, Kaitlin McKoy, to The Very Airy Library along with her ASL interpreter, Brenda French.
"When a child is asked, 'What do you want to be when you grow up?' I want to add AUTHOR to that list." says Stan Tucker, the co-creator and host of The Very Airy Library. "Nowadays, most kids don't know what an author is, let alone dream that they could ever become one. However, The Very Airy Library is hoping to change that. We are an independent children's show dedicated to instilling a passion for reading and writing in a diverse community of young people."
Tucker is the founder of Leap for Literacy, a non-profit with a mission to promote literacy and kindness worldwide. He came up with The Very Airy Library YouTube show when the COVID pandemic hit, ending after-school programs and preventing Tucker from sharing his passion in person. He immediately began working on a YouTube show called Stories With Stan, which eventually blossomed into The Very Airy Library.
With its unique visuals, fun characters, and great sense of humor, The Very Airy Library became a fast hit among kids and overwhelmed parents. Before long, Tucker was able to invite authors and other guests on to help spread his message.
But despite the show's success, there are still some obstacles. "We are seeing tremendous growth right now, but, unfortunately, the Youtube ad revenue for children's content is virtually non-existent," says co-producer Matthew Young. That's why the team recently announced a Kickstarter campaign to help fund Season 2.
The campaign begins on Tuesday, August 9th, and continues until September 13th. Backers will have an opportunity to get a limited edition copy of the first The Very Airy Library children's book, along with several other exclusive rewards. Stan and his team also hope that the campaign will create a sense of community around the show.
"We want to invite audiences along for the ride," says Tucker. Though he admits that the success of the Kickstarter is crucial to keeping The Very Airy Library going, his infectious optimism remains. "In the end, we have faith that our audience will show up."
Stan Tucker is available for interviews: info@theveryairylibrary.com
You can see the entire Kickstarter Campaign here.
Zac Brown Band member, Coy Bowles, visits The Very Airy Library to share his new children’s book, Behind the Little Red Door.
Stan talks to young author, Farrah Allidina, about her book, Bouncing Around.
About The Very Airy Library
The Very Airy Library is a free-to-watch YouTube show dedicated to instilling a passion for reading and writing in a diverse community of young people. The show's co-creator, Stan Tucker, has stated that he wants to "give kids a new dream to pursue – one that can literally take them anywhere."
The program started as Stories with Stan, but it soon took on a life of its own as its Eternal Library morphed into a colorful kid's program, complete with fun characters, guests, and more.
The Very Airy Library is also a featured partner of Share Your Story, an 8-week literacy program that guides students through the process of writing their own books. In fact, the show's first season also featured six graduates of the program. The second season of The Very Airy Library is set to begin filming in late August and will hopefully be completed by early 2023.
About Stan Tucker
Stan Tucker is the founder of Leap for Literacy, a non-profit with a mission of promoting literacy and kindness. When the pandemic hit, Tucker could no longer visit schools in person. So, in order to keep spreading his message, he quickly pivoted to an online presence. After seeing some success with his first program, Stories With Stan, he co-created The Very Airy Library.
Stan firmly believes that his show is essential to children and society. "Without shows like this, kids of all backgrounds could miss out on the chance to see themselves represented on screen," he says. "We take a lot of care to ensure our guests come from all walks of life and represent a diverse array of backgrounds."