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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Read Together, Be Together

I'm thrilled to share some of my favorite children's books and give kids an opportunity to practice their reading (… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

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Michelle Obama (@MichelleObama) April 17, 2020

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Parents, you deserve a break – Michelle’s got storytime handled every Monday. She’s one of the best, I promise. (An… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

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Barack Obama (@BarackObama) April 20, 2020