I'm So Happy You're Here: A Celebration of Library Joy
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- Pre-Order
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- Expected Feb 3, 2026
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- $6.99
Publisher Description
Dubbed "the Internet's librarian"— and now host of the relaunched Reading Rainbow — Mychal Threets invites all to take a look and 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.
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
A librarian who looks very much like debut author Threets—the viral literacy advocate and host of a rebooted Reading Rainbow—kicks off a day of "library joy" in this affectionate picture book. Standing in a library's doorway, the narrator greets patrons, warmly inviting all inside: "You belong here with your mom. You belong here with your dads. You belong here with your abuela.// You belong here if you don't have a home! You belong here if you have a home." With simple geometric shapes and crisp lines, Nam (Wei Skates On) depicts characters of various abilities, ages, and skin tones interacting in the bright, expansive spaces of this bustling community hub, which offers not just books to curl up with but also instruments, games, and even gardening and cooking activities. Always smiling and busy, the librarian protagonist anchors almost every scene—checking out books, leading storytime, and presenting a child with a library card ("the most special card you'll ever have")—embracing readers and suggesting that among a library's greatest treasures are the people who find their place within its walls. Ages 4–8. Author's agent: Lara Perkins, Andrea Brown Literary. Illustrator's agent: Alexandra Levick, Writers House.
