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See Viola Davis, Michael Ealy, Regina King and Others Celebrate the Magic of Storytelling

As a part of Disney and ABC's fourth annual "Magic of Storytelling" campaign to raise awareness about the importance of reading, some of the networks biggest names and our favorite stars are showing their support. You can join in the campaign fun too! Post a "shelfie" to Twitter or Instagram with the hashtag #MagicOfStorytelling. WIth each hashtagged post, a book will be directed to an organization in need through the nonprofit organization FIrst Book.
By Lauren Porter · Updated October 27, 2020
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Viola Davis, ABC’s How to Get Away with Murder“

Critically acclaimed, Emmy-winning actress chose the children’s book “Corduroy” by Don Freeman.

See Viola Davis, Michael Ealy, Regina King and Others Celebrate the Magic of Storytelling
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Michael Ealy, ABC’s Secrets and Lies

One of our eye-candy favorites selected a cautionary tale by Mo Willems: “Knuffle Bunny.”

See Viola Davis, Michael Ealy, Regina King and Others Celebrate the Magic of Storytelling
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Alfonso Ribeiro, ABC’s America’s Funniest Home Videos

The host and Fresh Prince of Bel Air alum chose a tale of creativity, friendship and the fine art of compromise: “Tiger In My Soup” by Kashmira Sheth.

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Nia Long, ABC’s Uncle Buck:

The mom of two chose the picture book “Happy” by Grammy award-winner Pharrell Williams.

See Viola Davis, Michael Ealy, Regina King and Others Celebrate the Magic of Storytelling
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Isaiah Mustafa, Freeform’s Shadowhunters

The acting newcomer chose a childhood classic: “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory” by Roald Dahl.

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Tisha Campbell, ABC’s Dr. Ken:

We all remember reading “The Cat in the Hat” by Dr. Seuss, and so did this Martin alum!

See Viola Davis, Michael Ealy, Regina King and Others Celebrate the Magic of Storytelling
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James Lesure, ABC’s Uncle Buck

Lesure, who once starred opposite Holly Robinson Peete in For your Love, chose a book filled with imaginative poems and drawings: “A Light in the Attic” by Shel Silverstein.

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Regina King, ABC’s American Crime:

The Emmy-winning actress chose the award-winning book “The Snowy Day,” by Ezra Jack Keats.

See Viola Davis, Michael Ealy, Regina King and Others Celebrate the Magic of Storytelling
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Trinitee Stokes, Disney Channel’s K.C. Undercover:

Zendaya and Kadeem Hardison’s adorable co-star elected this inspirational story: “Hellen Keller – A Photographic Story of a Life,” by Leslie Garrett.

See Viola Davis, Michael Ealy, Regina King and Others Celebrate the Magic of Storytelling
TOPICS:  Regina King Viola Davis