From the critically acclaimed, Emmy Award-winning PBS children's series, Reading Rainbow, this program presents the book by Mary Hoffman. In Hoffman's story, a young African-American girl overcomes discouragement and other obstacles on her way to winning the part of Peter Pan in the school play. Also in this episode, host LeVar Burton visits with actress/comedian Whoopi Goldberg, and viewers meet a female hockey player and a female boiler mechanic.

The Reading Rainbow programs are designed to encourage children to read by transporting them to exciting, real-life settings. The series introduces kids to interesting new people and places, explores social and cultural issues, and offers a close-up look at the world around them. Its dynamic, fast-paced, colorful animation and hip music entertain and reinforce these experiences, and help children embrace positive reading habits, skills and attitudes.
(Note: DVD-R)