Actor and comedian Nicole Byer reads ‘Too Much Glue’ for Storyline Online®

Nicole Byer reads for the SAG-AFTRA Foundation’s children’s literacy program Storyline Online® / Photo courtesy of the SAG-AFTRA Foundation

New release sponsored by Elmer’s

The SAG-AFTRA Foundation’s award-winning children’s literacy program, Storyline Online®, is thrilled to share its latest release, Too Much Glue read by actor and comedian Nicole Byer, is a sticky hit with kids and the views are spreading fast with
over 157,000 views in one week. Known as the Emmy-nominated television host of Nailed It!, for her role on the fan-favorite sitcom Grand Crew, for her voice work in Transformers: EarthSpark, and as a podcaster with two popular shows, Byer brings her signature humor and energy to this amusing children’s story.

“I’ve always loved making kids laugh, and Too Much Glue is such a fun and engaging story,” said Nicole Byer. “I’m honored to bring Matty’s messy adventure to life and to be part of a program that makes reading so accessible and enjoyable for children all over the world.”

Written by Jason Lefebvre, illustrated by Zac Retz, and published by Flashlight Press, the award-winning Too Much Glue tells the whimsical story of Matty, a boy who discovers the sticky joys of glue while learning important lessons about creativity and resourcefulness.

“With Nicole Byer’s humorous narration and genuine charm, Too Much Glue is sure to captivate young audiences and inspire a love of reading in millions of children for years to come,” said Courtney B. Vance, President of the SAG-AFTRA Foundation. “We are grateful to include Nicole among our cast of extremely dedicated and talented storytellers, and to Elmer’s for supporting our literacy program in such a significant way.”

Too Much Glue is the second Storyline Online read-aloud sponsored by Elmer’s, following the record-breaking success of its companion book So Much Slime, read by Academy Award-nominated actor June Squibb. Released in December 2024, So Much Slime has become the most-viewed new release in Storyline Online history, surpassing 607,000 views in just 47 days.

Too Much Glue includes a supplementary teacher’s guide that aligns with Common Core Standards. With over 900 million views, Storyline Online is an essential literacy resource for parents, teachers, and children worldwide, offering beloved stories read by the world’s best storytellers.

In addition to Nicole Byer, Storyline Online features 94 acclaimed actors reading beloved children’s books aloud, including Angela Bassett, Viola Davis, Rami Malek, Chris Pine, Meryl Streep, Oprah Winfrey, Michelle Yeoh and many more.

To watch Too Much Glue and all of Storyline Online’s read-alouds, visit storylineonline.net. Keep up with new videos by subscribing to Storyline Online on YouTube and following Storyline Online on Instagram, X and Facebook.

Storyline Online is made possible through gifts, grants and sponsorships. For more information about becoming a Storyline Online sponsor, please email sponsorship@sagaftra.foundation.