"Threets' viral videos are deeply earnest and infused with a deep love of literature, exuding radical positivity and embracing the role of libraries as community hubs for all. His recent foray into hosting is a welcome direction, and we're excited to see where this rainbow connection leads him. Watch for the release of his book I'm So Happy You're Here: A Celebration of Library Joy, on February 3."
"But one indicator of longevity can be local ownership, and who better to own local media than local journalists? Welcoming Coyote Media, a worker-owned collective of veteran Bay Area reporters, to the pack was a high point of the year. A clarion call to journalists everywhere to seize the means of production, and create spaces for stories really worth howling about."
San Francisco experienced numerous crises in early 2025, yet local cultural highlights provided uplift. Fifteen standout moments showcased resilient and inventive community efforts across arts and media. Mychal Threets, a TikTok-famous Bay Area librarian, became the new host of a revived Reading Rainbow, bringing earnest enthusiasm, radical positivity, and a forthcoming book titled I'm So Happy You're Here: A Celebration of Library Joy. Coyote Media launched as a worker-owned collective of veteran Bay Area reporters, emphasizing local ownership and collaborative journalism. Additional community-centered arts moments reinforced the city's enduring creative energy despite political and institutional turmoil.
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