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Take a Journey with Harold and That Big Purple Crayon

Crockett Johnson's 1955 book, Harold and the Purple Crayon, has proven timeless, distinguishing itself among children's favorites. With a simple plot, simple illustrations, and virtually only one character throughout-it draws out its reader's sense of adventure, creativity, and imagination. Robyn Mineko Williams, award-winning choreographer, former Hubbard Street Dance Chicago artist, and devoted mother, illuminates this similarity of dance and writing artforms by giving Harold a voice within the ballet world, knowing that if anyone could get it, kids could: "[Harold] requires imagination. It's so naturally built into Harold; it's just this kid and a crayon. It captures the beauty of kids-they don't have to be reminded to imagine; they just do."

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