Sesame Street's newest neighbor is a Korean American girl who is excited to celebrate Neighbor Day until someone tells her she's not welcome. This illustrated paperback, based on
Sesame Street
's
See Us Coming Together
special, shows the importance of speaking out against racism and celebrating Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders.
It's Neighbor Day! Sesame Street's newest resident, Ji-Young, is excited to celebrate with her new community—and to share some of her Korean culture. This important book is inspired by the
special, and it illustrates how hurtful racism is while encouraging kindness toward Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders, as well as all people.
Sesame Workshop, the nonprofit educational organization behind
Sesame Street,
aims to help kids grow smarter, stronger, and kinder through its many unique domestic and international initiatives. These projects cover a wide array of topics for families around the world.