When picture book creator Bryan Collier, who’s Black, was a boy, he both read Harold as Black and “imagined himself as Harold.” They’re not the only ones. So, is Harold Black?

Object Details Worn by Dr. Debra Janine Thomas, American, born 1967 Created by Lauren MacDonald Sheehan, American, born 1956 Caption Debi Thomas wore this purple and black costume when she won the U.S ...

When picture book creator Bryan Collier, who’s Black, was a boy, he both read Harold as Black and “imagined himself as Harold.” They’re not the only ones. So, is Harold Black?