I'm So Happy You're Here: A Celebration of Library Joy
I'm So Happy You're Here: A Celebration of Library Joy
I'm So Happy You're Here: A Celebration of Library Joy
Description
Description
Librarian and literacy ambassador Mychal Threets invites all to find themselves at the library! Perfect for little readers who are regular visitors and those who might be stepping into the stacks for the first time. Welcome to the library! It's a place just for you! There are activities, movies, games, and SO. MANY. STORIES. Best of all, it's a place where you will always belong. Take a tour of the library with the internet's favorite librarian, Mychal Threets! This heartwarming debut picture book from Mychal extends an invitation to anyone who could use a little library joy and a reminder that libraries are for everyone.
About the Author
About the Author
Mychal Threets is a librarian and literacy advocate. Online, he shares videos of affirmations to assure people that their mental health always matters, and he encourages everyone to know they belong at the library. A former PBS kid himself, Mychal is proud to serve as PBS resident librarian. This is his first book. His cats, Machine Gun Kitty and Kissin' Kat Barlow, did not help at all, but he still appreciates them. Lorraine Nam based the art in this book on the happy memories of the many libraries she visited as a library kid. Now she is a library grown-up who has even illustrated a few picture books. She is the illustrator of Look Up with Me, Wei Skates On, Your House Is Not Just a House, and the Play with Me board book series. Lorraine lives and works in New York City.
Critical Reviews
Critical Reviews
★ "A book that embraces libraries and patrons everywhere, meant to be enjoyed and shared." --School Library Journal, starred review "Threets provides a perfect read-aloud for before, during, or after a library visit....In this well-considered tale, library joy is simple, and library joy is real." --Kirkus Reviews "[An] affectionate picture book....embracing readers and suggesting that among a library's greatest treasures are the people who find their place within its walls." --Publishers Weekly "Undoubtedly, this will be a hit for storytimes in libraries hoping to advertise what they bring to the table in the twenty-first century, while instilling all the joy." --Booklist
Publishing Information
Publishing Information
Publisher:
Random House Books for Young Readers
Pub date:
2026-02-03
Length:
32 pages
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