2021: Favorite Books, Movies, Music

Over the next few days, I'll share my annual list of favorite books, music, and movies. Art always sustains and nourishes the soul. But for me, music and storytelling felt especially urgent during this pandemic year. I'll start by sharing some of my favorite books of 2021: pic.twitter.com/Ewo2sIc7WM

— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) December 15, 2021

Since these are works I have actually listened to, watched, or read, I’m sure I’ve missed some worthy stuff. So if… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

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Barack Obama (@BarackObama) December 15, 2021

Next up are my favorite movies of the year. Each of these films tells a powerful story, and I hope you enjoy them a… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

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Barack Obama (@BarackObama) December 16, 2021

I've always enjoyed listening to a wide variety of music, so it’s no surprise that I listened to a little bit of ev… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

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Barack Obama (@BarackObama) December 17, 2021

Summer Reading List

While we were still in the White House, I began sharing my summer favorites—and now, it’s become a little tradition that I look forward to sharing with you all. So here's this year's offering. Hope you enjoy them as much as I did. pic.twitter.com/29T7CcKiWZ

— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) July 9, 2021

Perspective On The World

I first picked up Toni Morrison’s novels when I was entering college, and her voice fundamentally changed my perspective on the world. This Black History Month, I reflected on the impact that her writing has had on my life. https://t.co/zSLkfkHmET pic.twitter.com/W6Yn1YYaSF

— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) February 26, 2021

2020 Book Faves

As 2020 comes to a close, I wanted to share my annual lists of favorites. I’ll start by sharing my favorite books this year, deliberately omitting what I think is a pretty good book – A Promised Land – by a certain 44th president. I hope you enjoy reading these as much as I did. pic.twitter.com/UHk4RA9dow

— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) December 17, 2020

Wait what https://t.co/Wffu8x38YC

— Brit Bennett (@britrbennett) December 17, 2020

Surprise Guests!

It's been such a joy spending my Mondays reading with all of you. To round out the series, we'll spend today readin… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

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Michelle Obama (@MichelleObama) May 25, 2020

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Your Education Begins Now

I’ve been getting a lot of questions from my non-Black friends about how to be a better ally to Black people. I sug… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

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Victoria Alexander (@victoriaalxndr) May 30, 2020

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Victoria Alexander (@victoriaalxndr) May 30, 2020

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While you’re expanding your anti-racist knowledge and book collection please also support Black Owned Bookstores! M… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

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Victoria Alexander (@victoriaalxndr) June 02, 2020

Thanks so much to everyone who has engaged with the Anti-Racist Reading List! To support folks in further engaging… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

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Victoria Alexander (@victoriaalxndr) June 02, 2020

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Teacher in me had to do this.. CHILDREN’S BOOKS THAT DISCUSS RACE & RACISM THREAD:

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Big B (@antisocialbritt) June 02, 2020

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Big B (@antisocialbritt) June 02, 2020

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We believe in the power of story. #JustMercy is one resource we can offer to those who are interested in learning m… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

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Just Mercy (@JustMercyFilm) June 02, 2020

Please read happy Black books too. We don't just write about slavery and colonialism. Consume Black history and art… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

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#KWA (@athenakugblenu) June 01, 2020

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2020 releases by black authors

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fran (on a break) (@felixevraftr) May 31, 2020

@athenakugblenu @SamsterJr @tomi_adeyemi Here are some black YA authors who just released books: @byleahjohnson (Yo… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

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Affy (@Khrysweetie) June 02, 2020

The Very Hungry Caterpillar

Today, I’ll be reading one of my favorites “The Very Hungry Caterpillar” by Eric Carle. Tune in at 12pm ET here:… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

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Michelle Obama (@MichelleObama) May 11, 2020

I'm excited to announce that we’ll be extending the series for two more weeks with a few special guests dropping by… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

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Michelle Obama (@MichelleObama) May 11, 2020

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Read Along With FLOTUS & POTUS

For today’s read-along with @PBSKids and @PenguinRandom, I’m excited to read “Giraffe Problems," followed by “The B… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

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Michelle Obama (@MichelleObama) May 18, 2020

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#LiveFromTheLibrary

Barack and I had so much fun reading “The Word Collector” for a family read-a-long through the @chipublib. This boo… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

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Michelle Obama (@MichelleObama) May 14, 2020

Michelle and I want to do our part to give all you parents a break today, so we’re reading “The Word Collector” for… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

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Barack Obama (@BarackObama) May 14, 2020

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Today, join @BarackObama and @MichelleObama for a very special story time session. Tune in to #LiveFromtheLibrary… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

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The Obama Foundation (@ObamaFoundation) May 14, 2020

Miss Maple’s Seeds

Today, I’m excited to read “Miss Maple's Seeds” with @PBSKids and @PenguinRandom. Join me at 12pm ET on… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

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Michelle Obama (@MichelleObama) May 04, 2020

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