A giftable book for grown-up Sesame Street fans and readers of all ages — inspired by Elmo’s viral check-in post, on sale October 27, 2026
SAN FRANCISCO, CA (June 2026) – Chronicle Books will publish ELMO CHECKS IN: HOW IS EVERYBODY DOING? (on sale October 27, 2026, ISBN 9781797241890) this fall — a giftable, all-ages book inspired by Elmo’s viral “just checking in” post.
In January 2024, Elmo posted two short sentences: “Elmo is just checking in! How is everybody doing?” This simple message from Sesame Street’s beloved red monster soon reached hundreds of millions of people and became a cultural touchpoint for emotional well-being. ELMO CHECKS IN turns that small, generous gesture into a book readers can keep close — chock-full of Elmo’s hallmark insight and comfort, perfect for anyone in need of a little reassurance. While Elmo’s message first struck a chord with grown-ups online, the book gives them something to hold onto: a go-to gift for graduations, hard seasons, new beginnings, or simple “thinking of you” moments for generations who have grown up with Sesame Street — and could still use a check-in.
Alongside Elmo, it features other familiar, well-loved Sesame Street friends. The book arrives on the heels of Sesame Workshop’s recently announced expansion of its emotional well-being initiative, reinforcing its message of connection and care.
ELMO CHECK IN: HOW IS EVERYBODY DOING? INSIDE LOOK
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