During this difficult time for humanity, many people have come together to work and entertain each other remotely. The arts have really come together to save us all, from free Shakespeare to celebrity read-alongs, we’ve never had such access to free creativity whether it’s been for us, or entertaining the children, and now the former First Lady is getting in on the action too!
Every Monday from Monday 20th April, through to May 11th at Midday (ET), Michelle Obama will be reading one of her favourite children’s books to the world (or whoever wants to tune in, in any case).
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