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Mychal Threets, longtime host of Reading Rainbow, publicly addressed his mental health struggles after a five‑day psychiatric hold, apologizing for worrying fans and thanking medical professionals and supporters as he explained he’s not OK yet but hopeful to get there and plans to continue seeking help.
Mychal Threets, host of the Reading Rainbow reboot, shared that he spent five days in psychiatric care and hasn’t been OK for a long time, apologizing to fans, expressing hope for improvement, and thanking doctors and mental health workers as he continues his recovery.
Mychal Threets, host of the Reading Rainbow reboot, announced on Threads that he will check himself into the hospital, writing that he is not okay and may never be okay, and that he is seeking help while noting he is currently safe. The 36-year-old has long spoken about battles with depression and anxiety, and has discussed mental health in interviews as he built his library-themed persona and led the YouTube revival of Reading Rainbow; fans and colleagues publicly offered support.
Mychal Threets, the Bay Area librarian hosting PBS's Reading Rainbow reboot, said on Threads that he will check into a hospital for treatment, assuring followers that he is safe; he has publicly discussed his ongoing mental health struggles, and fans responded with concern and support as he prioritizes care.
Reading Rainbow host Mychal Threets posted on Threads that he is not okay and will check into a hospital for mental health support, writing that he is safe in the moment; fans offered support and urged him to seek help. It remains unclear whether his hospitalization will affect his hosting duties on the revived Reading Rainbow, which streams on YouTube, and the piece notes his ongoing advocacy for mental health and disability rights, while providing crisis resources.
PBS is reviving 'Reading Rainbow' with new hosts who promote progressive and political themes, sparking controversy over taxpayer funding for content that includes LGBTQ+ advocacy and racial activism, amid ongoing debates about defunding public broadcasting.
'Reading Rainbow,' the beloved children's TV show originally hosted by LeVar Burton, is returning nearly two decades after its original run, now hosted by viral librarian Mychal Threets, with new episodes featuring celebrity guests to motivate children to read.
'Reading Rainbow,' a beloved children's series, is returning after nearly 20 years as a digital revival on KidZuko's YouTube channel, hosted by librarian Mychal Threets, featuring celebrity appearances and celebrating literacy and love of reading.
'Reading Rainbow' is returning with a new host, Mychal Threets, and celebrity guests for a short-form series on KidZuko, aiming to promote literacy among children, after being a beloved PBS show since 1983 and winning multiple awards.
Reading Rainbow, the classic PBS children's show, is returning as a digital series on Sony's KidZuko platform, hosted by Mychal Threets, with new episodes starting October 4, marking a nostalgic revival amid challenges faced by public media.
LeVar Burton, the former host of PBS' Reading Rainbow and current host of the LeVar Burton Reads podcast, has been chosen to replace Drew Barrymore as the host of the upcoming National Book Awards ceremony. The decision to drop Barrymore as host was made after news broke that she would resume her talk show during the ongoing Writers Guild strike. Burton, a longtime literacy advocate, previously hosted the National Book Awards ceremony in 2019 and will be joined by special guest Oprah Winfrey at this year's event. The winners in various book categories will be announced live at the ceremony on November 15.