Libraries are magic places where children can listen to many different stories. This project is a way to get younger children interested in STEM: create a costume that will light up stars using LEDs. In theory, a children’s librarian, teacher, or performer could use this as part of a lesson or storytime, and could use the lights to activate kids’ imaginations, which could be a great gateway into astronomy, and STEM through that.
The costume itself is based on the book
Good Night, Mr. Night, by Dan Yaccarino. It’s intended to look like the titular character, who wears a dark blue suit with stars in it.