Emmy Award-winning television host, comedian, and writer Seth Meyers, best known for hosting Late Night with Seth Meyers and as the former head writer of Saturday Night Live, can now add New York Times bestselling children’s book author to his resume.
Meyers recently offered his many talents to the SAG-AFTRA Foundation’s Storyline Online® with a read-aloud of his first publication I’m Not Scared, YOU’RE Scared! — a hilarious picture book about a fearless rabbit and fearful bear who learn the true meaning of bravery throughout the rollicking story.
With illustrations by Rob Sayegh Jr., I’m Not Scared, YOU’RE Scared! is a story filled with themes of friendship, adventure, and bravery, and features a daring rescue that will inspire young readers to face their fears together. Meyers’ debut children’s book offers a perfect blend of creativity, silliness, and comfort, and SAG-AFTRA Foundation President Courtney B. Vance certainly agrees that when facing fears, laughter often proves to be the best medicine.
As with all Storyline Online videos, I’m Not Scared, YOU’RE Scared! is accompanied by a complementary supplemental activity guide for teachers and parents that aligns with Common Core Standards, strengthening verbal, written, and comprehension skills. Aimed at 1st – 3rd-grade students, these activities encourage children to engage in critical thinking and explore the themes of the book, including topics such as overcoming obstacles and facing fears, friendship, adventure, and bravery.
Meyers joins the cast of Storyline Online readers including Angela Bassett, Kristen Bell, Connie Britton, Terry Crews, Viola Davis, Cynthia Erivo, Jennifer Garner, Allison Janney, John Lithgow, Rami Malek, Marc Maron, Chris Pine, Justin Theroux, Oprah Winfrey, Michelle Yeoh, and many more who have volunteered their time and talent to promote literacy and inspire a love of reading in hundreds of millions of children worldwide.