An Evening with Mychal Threets
Librarian, Literacy Advocate & Host of PBS's Rebooted Reading Rainbow
Thursday, June 4, 2026
Alberta Abbey
126 NE Alberta St
Portland, OR
About the Event
Join us for a joyful, community-centered evening celebrating literacy, curiosity, and the power of possibility. Mychal Threets — beloved librarian, literacy advocate, and host of PBS's rebooted Reading Rainbow — will take the stage for an intimate evening including a short reading, moderated discussion, audience Q&A, and book signing.
This is more than an event. It's a celebration of stories, community, and what becomes possible when every child has the support they deserve.
Meet Mychal
Mychal Threets, known as Mychal the Librarian, is a literacy advocate, PBS resident librarian, and host of the rebooted Reading Rainbow. With 2 million+ followers across TikTok and Instagram, he's one of the most joyful voices in literacy advocacy in the country and the author of I'm So Happy You're Here: A Celebration of Library Joy (Penguin, 2026)
Learn more about Mychal:
Instagram:@mychal3ts
TikTok: @mychal3ts
Sponsor this Event
From Page to Possibility is more than a fundraiser, it's a room full of people who believe in the power of literacy, equity, and community. With 100+ engaged attendees and a nationally recognized headliner, this is a meaningful opportunity to put your organization's name next to something that matters.
Sponsorships help us reach our $50,000 goal and ensure every child in Multnomah County has the opportunity to thrive from cradle to career.
Ready to make an impact? Contact Valerie Plummer to learn about sponsorship opportunities.
About All Hands Raised
All Hands Raised connects schools, nonprofits, government, and business partners to ensure every child in Multnomah County — from cradle to career — has the opportunity to thrive.
Proceeds from this event support our goal of raising $50,000 to deepen that work across our community.
Event Contact
Valerie Plummer
Development Director (Interim)
503.234.5404