June 20, 2024

34: Mychal Threets the Librarian: Turning Pages, Libraries, Social Media and Mental Health

56 minutes

In this inspiring episode, hosts Sarah and Emily sit down with Mychal Threets, a dedicated librarian whose passion for books and community has made a profound impact with millions of viewers on social media. Mychal shares his journey into librarianship, exploring how his love for literature started and evolved into a career with his library; and PBS. He opens up about his advocacy for mental health through the power of social media and reels and tiktok, and revealing his own struggles in an effort to support mental wellness. Mychal also discusses his writing, for a sneak peek. Join us for an enlightening conversation that celebrates the transformative power of books and the vital role libraries play in promoting mental health and well-being across ALL ages.

Mychal Threets

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Books Mentioned - We strongly encourage that listeners purchase these titles from their favorite indie bookstore

Where Sleeping Girls Lie by Faridah Àbíké-Íyímídé
Holes by Louis Sachar
Shark Heart by Emily Habeck
The Chronicles of Narnia by C.S. Lewis (audiobook)
For She is Wrath by Emily Varga
Hope Ablaze by Sarah Mughal Rana

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