Through this collaboration, Crayola, NASA and HarperCollins continue to engage and excite children about space, literacy, and STEAM, while expressing their ideas visually. Seeing how important creativity is in space exploration inspires children to see themselves in future STEAM careers.' 'We are excited to collaborate with NASA and HarperCollins to celebrate how this beloved, classic story, Goodnight Moon, has encouraged generations of children to dream about their place in this world and beyond. 'Crayola Education creates free, digital programs that inspire children, and their teachers and families to use creative experiences as a springboard for learning about themselves, others, and the world around them,' says Cheri Sterman, Director of Crayola Education. Everyone who tunes in from Earth can follow along as the book is read in space and then create art in their own unique way.

To inspire hands-on participation during the Facebook Live event, James Wells and his daughter will demonstrate how to create night sky scenes with the moon seen out the window, inspired by illustrations in Goodnight Moon. During the event, children, families and teachers are invited to partake in the interactive storytelling session, followed by an 'Ask an Astronaut' Q&A where two NASA astronauts answer questions submitted by children across the country. The event will feature NASA Deputy Administrator Pam Melroy, as well as astronauts from the International Space Station and Crayola Education Manager James Wells. On May 18, 2022, Crayola Education will host a Read Along, Draw Along™ event on Facebook Live, marking the first time Goodnight Moon has been read aloud from space.

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