in which a bunch of crayons went on strike because they were unhappy with their roles, whether it was outlining (Black Crayon), coloring elephants (Grey Crayon) or being used too much (Blue Crayon).

Even a set of “multicultural” crayons introduced in 1992, containing existing colors like peach and brown and black, didn’t go far enough. So, Stephens thoughtfully would draw with a mix of ...

Which crayons did you pull out the box first? Usually, it was your favorite color. But was it ever the black or brown crayon or marker? This story, titled "Black and Brown Crayons are Beautiful ...