MORE THAN PEACH Crayons: ...so I named them ALL 'skin color' and there's so much more!

Have you ever wondered who invented crayons and how those crayons get their names?

Once upon a time and for many years, a single crayon was called "flesh crayon" and more recently "the skin-color" crayon. That was until then 8-year old Bellen managed to completely change the language with an empathetic response with each child in mind! She developed both an innovative new product AND a solution and has gone on to transform an entire industry as President & CEO of More than Peach!

Confused why a single crayon was being called “the skin color” or "flesh colored" crayon and learning it was once named flesh by a large crayon brand, Bellen created More than Peach—a revolutionizing & innovative brand of "many beautiful colors" to celebrate kid brilliance and to “really, actually” grow spaces.

Engineered & inspired by a child’s compassion and wisdom, she creatively decided the shades would be named after natural landmarks and--ALL--called “skin color." The second box, More than Peach Rainbow Crayons, consists of even #more beautiful shades (Think ROY G BIV.)!

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More than Peach™️ is making an inspiringly positive impact in classrooms everywhere while also taking the art industry by storm. It all began in Spring 2019 by then 8-year-old Bellen because of the need to grow classrooms and an industry—and a desire to get More than Peach skin tone and multicultural crayons in the hands of every student. A kind pioneer (and inspiration to many), Bellen single-handedly pioneered this never-before-seen mission and values most that kids hold a More than Peach art product and instantly know the power of "KIDHOOD!" Created for all kids...by a kid.

Though Bellen’s tremendous influence has led even the “big brand” to reconsider access, she's proud to have created her very own brand that started that way! Even so, Crayola skin color and Crayola skin tone crayons are making strides in becoming more inclusive. (Please note that Bellen is not a partner to the "big brand." Acknowledging her work and influence go hand-in-hand with inclusion and in advancing the larger mission, voice, and dreams of a young visionary; continued thanks to all who have.)

Browse the site to learn #more about the More Than Peach movement and how to be involved in our project color mission! More than Peach: made with everyone in mind — for brilliant spaces.

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Written by Bellen Woodard, Illustrated by Fanny Liem, Published by Scholastic, Inc.

The inspiring new children's crayon book, MORE THAN PEACH, has just been announced and is now available for preorder at major and independent bookstores. Learn more & preorder your copy today at Scholastic, Target, Barnes & Noble, Indigo...and your favorite independent book stores!

Meet the now 10-year-old girl who has gotten people to finally stop thinking of the peach skin-colored crayon as the ‘skin-color’ crayon. Understanding what colors make peach shows it takes more than one "skin tone crayon" to make the color peach. Bellen's inclusive crayons show how to be welcoming to everyone. Sparking an international movement, she’s inspired many and her crayons have become part of the fabric of a nation (and even held at the Virginia Museum of History and Culture)! #MoreThanPeach is about #MoreThanCrayons!

Scholastic Magazine: "A Color for Everyone" by Nicole Tocco

Photo Credit: Scholastic

TIME Magazine & Nickelodeon have named Bellen Woodard as a Top-5 Kid of the Year Honoree! The Honorees were featured on Nickelodeon's KOTY hosted by Trevor Noah. Thank you to Time, Nick, and the NICK/TIME Teams. Bellen, you've been our Kid of the Year! Congratulations to you and all of the young visionaries making such big differences.

"It's an incredible honor to be named an ADL 2020 Honoree. Past honorees include such inspirational role models as Congressman John Lewis and Mrs. Ruby Bridges. Thank you, ADL, for recognizing my work in this way on behalf of every single student."
— Bellen

"Our 2020 honorees have turned tragedy into optimism and action, confronted implicit bias and met it with education and inclusion and formed a team to address the suffering and injustice they saw in their town. We are excited to share their stories of leadership and determination, hope and resiliency."
— ADL