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Librarian Mychal Threets releases children's book celebrating libraries

Mychal Threets, a librarian who gained prominence on TikTok sharing library stories, released a children's picture book titled "I'm So Happy You're Here: A Celebration of Library Joy." Threets has been selected to host a reboot of the program "Reading Rainbow."

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October 26, 2026
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  • Mychal ThreetsLibrarian and author

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  • Mychal Threets is a librarian who posted stories on TikTok during the pandemic.1
  • Threets' TikTok content informed people that libraries remained open during the pandemic with curbside service.1
  • Threets has been a librarian for nearly 10 years.1
  • Threets has had a library card since age five.1
  • Threets' children's book is titled 'I'm So Happy You're Here: A Celebration of Library Joy.'1
  • Threets has been selected to host a reboot of 'Reading Rainbow.'1

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  • Mychal Threets He started posting on TikTok hoping to reach 50 to 100 people about library services.1
  • Mychal Threets His TikTok content exploded far beyond what he ever dreamed.1
  • Mychal Threets He became a librarian largely by coincidence after asking how to become one.1

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