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Welcome to Sesame Workshop

The global nonprofit behind Sesame Street and so much more, where unforgettable characters, passionate educators, and best-in-class partners come together on a mission to help kids everywhere grow smarter, stronger, and kinder.

Mission-driven. Kid Focused.

We care about one thing: children. And we’re working to meet their needs in all sorts of ways: educating with great shows and other content full of endearing characters and proven educational value, enriching lives and creating possibilities with social impact work around the world, and building experiences that bring families of all shapes and sizes together.

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Remembering Legendary Puppeteer Caroll Spinney

The beloved artist behind Big Bird and Oscar the Grouch, who brought joy to children and families around the world for five decades, died peacefully at home in Connecticut on December 8th, 2019, at age 85.

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Celebrating 50 Years of Sesame Street!

Sesame Street is turning 50—and bringing people across the globe together to celebrate 50 years and counting of helping kids grow smarter, stronger, and kinder.

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Supporting Children Affected by Parental Addiction

Millions of U.S. children have a parent with a substance abuse disorder. Our new resources featuring Karli, a Sesame Street Muppet whose mother struggles with addiction, offer children hope and strategies for resilience.

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Bringing Hope to a Generation of Displaced Children

We’ve teamed up with the IRC and BRAC to bring early education, nurturing care, and playful learning to children affected by the Syrian and Rohingya refugee crises.

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Sharing the Power of Learning Through Play

Play is vital for children to learn. With the LEGO Foundation’s help, we’ve brought playful learning to South Africa, Mexico, and India--and now, to the Syrian response region and Bangladesh.

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Latest News from the Workshop

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Sesame Street is the First Television Program to be Kennedy Center Honoree

On December 8, the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts celebrated profound artistic impact at the 42nd Annual Kennedy Center Honors in Washington, D.C. Sesame Street co-founders Joan Ganz Cooney and Lloyd Morrisett accepted the award on behalf of all those who have created Sesame Street for 50 years and counting. Watch us on CBS This Morning!

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Our Work to Bring Learning and Hope to Displaced Children is Featured on 60 Minutes

The global refugee crisis has displaced millions. Sesame Workshop is partnering with the International Rescue Committee to bring early education, nurturing care, and playful learning to children affected by the Syrian refugee crisis - and to spread awareness of the critical need for early childhood development in refugee communities and beyond. Get a sneak peek at our all new local version of Sesame Street, Ahlan Simsim, premiering in early 2020. Watch us on 60 Minutes!

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Fourth Annual Writers’ Room Fellowship Now Accepting Applications

Sesame Workshop Writers’ Room is again looking for new talent from underrepresented racial backgrounds. Up to eight emerging storytellers will be selected for the 2020 program, meeting weekly from early May to mid-July and completing an original script with the guidance of industry writers, producers, agents, and executives. Up to two writing fellows will receive development deals from Sesame Workshop. Apply before January 10, 2020.

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Two New Shows from Sesame Workshop Debut on Apple TV+ on November 1st

Helpsters and Ghostwriter are among the first children’s programs on the new streaming platform, bringing adventures in pre-coding and reading to new audiences. The Helpsters are a team of friendly monsters who use critical thinking to solve problems big and small; Ghostwriter follows a group of young friends determined to solve the haunting of a local bookshop as fictional characters are mysteriously brought to life.

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Sesame Workshop Launches Initiative to Support Children Affected by Parental Addiction

Sesame Street Muppet Karli—whose mother struggles with addiction—offers hope and resilience-building strategies.

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HBO Max and Sesame Workshop Announce New Content Partnership, Cementing a Shared Commitment to Kids and Families

New seasons of Sesame Street will premiere on HBO Max starting in 2020, and fans will have access to 50-year library of Sesame Street for the first time ever.

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