Reading Rainbow Enemy Pie

Overcoming cultural barriers is the focus of this program exploring issues raised by Sept. 11. “Every time you get to know someone new there are hurdles to jump over,” says host LeVar Burton, who introduces two girls who have become fast friends despite the fact that one’s from India and the other from Italy. The story: “Enemy Pie,” by Derek Munson (read by Ed Harris). It’s about a boy who had to spend a day with a boy he couldn’t stand. Guess what happens?