# @etraintalks on Instagram

- **Type:** Video
- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/DUV_KQEifq8
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/55153845-etraintalks-instagram
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- **Posted:** 2026-02-04T17:00:55.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** E TRAIN TALKS - 12 Year Old Literacy Advocate (@etraintalks) — https://gondola.cc/etraintalks

## Caption

Today, February 4, 2026, is World Read Aloud Day, and it happens to fall during Black History Month! To celebrate both of these special occasions, I’m reading aloud the heartwarming brand new picture book I’M SO HAPPY YOU’RE HERE: A CELEBRATION OF LIBRARY JOY by author & librarian mychal3ts 
Mychal Threets, the host of Reading Rainbow and a true ambassador of literacy, is making history every day by spreading the joy of libraries, stories, and kindness all around the world!📚🌎💛

Gather ‘round and listen as I share I’M SO HAPPY YOU’RE HERE, the perfect diverse and inclusive story to add to your bookshelf! Click the link in my bio to hear to hear the full read aloud.. #linkinb 

Thanks for watching my story time! 

Title: I’M SO HAPPY YOU’RE HERE: A CELEBRATION OF LIBRARY JOY
Author: Mychal Threets
Illustrator: lorrainenam 
Publisher: randomhousekids 
Publication Day! February 3, 2026
Read Aloud by: Ethan (E Train)

World Read Aloud Day is a special day where people all over the world read books out loud to each other. It’s a way to share stories, have fun, and help everyone enjoy reading.

Black History Month is a time each year to celebrate and learn about the history, achievements, and contributions of Black people.

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etraintalks, bookstagram, readingcommunity, literacyadvocate, libraryjoy, diversebooksforkids, bookbirthday, linkinb, kidlit, newbook, blackhistorymonth, worldreadaloudday, sᴛᴏʀʏᴛɪᴍᴇ, mychalthreets

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