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Christopher Paul Curtis

Christopher Paul Curtis

Americanb. May 10, 1953Children's Literature

Christopher Paul Curtis is an American author whose warmly humorous novels illuminate African American history for young readers. Bud, Not Buddy won both the Newbery Medal and the Coretta Scott King Award.

Works

  • Bud, Not BuddyOrphan boy searches for father during Great Depression→
  • The Watsons Go to Birmingham - 1963Family road-trip from Michigan to Alabama reveals hidden secrets→
  • Elijah of BuxtonBoy expelled from school uncovers mysterious thefts in community→
  • The Mighty Miss MaloneGirl supports struggling family while maintaining her dignity→
  • Mr. Chickee's Funny Money→
  • Bud Not Buddy→
  • The Watsons Go to Birmingham→
  • Bucking the Sarge→

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Virginia Hamilton·Jerry Spinelli·Jacqueline Woodson·Gary Paulsen
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