Sesame Street has a wide-array of special guests lined up for the 55th season of the beloved children’s show, which airs on MAX and also continues to be available on PBS stations (via streaming on PBS KIDS).

Sesame Workshop announced that among the artists appearing this season will be: SZA, Noah Kahan, Chris Stapleton, Reneé Rapp, actor Michael B. Jordan, TV personality/hair stylist Jonathan Van Ness, tennis legend Billie Jean King, and Samara Joy are set to appear on episodes this year.

Season 55 will center on teaching kids about emotional well-being, with the celebrity guests will join the program for “Street Stories,” songs and other segments.  A press release states that the show will aim to “help children learn accessible strategies to comprehend and cope with big feelings through fun, lighthearted, relatable and engaging stories.”

Sesame Street executive producer Sal Perez said: “new episodes of Sesame Street will help young viewers understand and express their feelings, learn new mindfulness practices, and as always, have a blast with their favorite furry and funny friends. Whether it’s taking a volcano breath when angry, learning to give yourself a hug when frustrated, or wiggling it out when disappointed, we are empowering children with the strategies to help build resiliency and the foundational skills for emotional well-being.”

Dr. Rosemarie Truglio, Sesame Workshop’s senior vp of curriculum and content, adds: “this season’s emotional well-being curriculum was developed in response to the growing mental health crisis affecting children globally. Focusing on emotion awareness and social connection skills, children will learn that all feelings are important and that we all experience big feelings, as well as how to navigate social scenarios with friends, families, and the wider community.”

See the full lineup of celebrity guests announced for Sesame Street Season 55 via the trailer here.

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