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Coverage dated August 19, 2026 to August 22, 2026

‘Reading Rainbow’ host goes to hospital

Headline from The Columbian

LOS ANGELES — Mychal Threets, the Bay Area librarian who hosts PBS’ reboot of “Reading Rainbow,” stirred concern among fans earlier this week after saying on social media that he is “not okay” and seeking treatment.

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  1. New York Post

    ‘Reading Rainbow’ star reveals plans to check into hospital: ‘I am not okay’ (opens New York Post)

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    The famous librarian, who has been open about his mental health struggles, told fans he's "seeking help."

  2. Phl17

    'Reading Rainbow' host says he's checking into hospital over mental health (opens Phl17)

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    Mychal Threets was tapped as the host of “Reading Rainbow” in 2025.

  3. The Columbian

    ‘Reading Rainbow’ host goes to hospital (opens The Columbian)

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    LOS ANGELES — Mychal Threets, the Bay Area librarian who hosts PBS’ reboot of “Reading Rainbow,” stirred concern among fans earlier this week after saying on social media that he is “not okay” and seeking treatment.

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