Curtis, christopher paul bound to stay bound books. Browse author series lists, sequels, pseudonyms, synopses, book covers, ratings and awards. His book bud, not buddy won the newbery medal and coretta scott king award in 2000. Books by christopher paul curtis author of bud, not buddy. You may have heard of curtis books, bud, not buddy and the watsons go to birmingham 1963 to name just two. Christopher paul curtis is an american author of childrens fiction best known for his books the watsons go to birmingham 1963 and bud, not buddy curtis was born on may 10th, 1953, in flint, michigan. A society of childrens book writers and illustrators golden kite award winner. Discount prices on books by christopher paul curtis, including titles like the journey of little charlie national book award finalist.
Kennys lazy eye is really a metaphor for the way kenny is very introspective and questioning. He tackles tough topics with humor and verve, vividly. Apr 25, 2011 christopher paul curtis writes books that linger in the minds and hearts of readers like his newbery winning story bud, not buddy. Here is another novel that will break your heart and fill it with joy and laughter, too. Christopher paul curtis, author info, published books, bio. This page is dedicated to christopher paul curtis and our diverse author study project. The watsons go to birmingham 1963 by christopher paul curtis. An arkansas charlie may simon childrens book award winner. Times may be hard, and tenyearold bud may be a motherless boy. Apr 17, 2009 christopher paul curtis, author of 2008 michigan notable book elijah of buxton, will be the featured speaker at the night for notables celebration in lansing. Christopher paul curtis has books on goodreads with 279468 ratings.
Day in and day out, he hung doors on automobiles as they came down the line. Christopher paul curtis is the author of the watsons go to birmingham1963, one of the most highly acclaimed first novels for young readers in recent years. Christopher paul curtis is currently considered a single author. Christopher paul curtis at groves high school the book beat. After high school graduation, he worked on the assembly line of the fisher body plantflint plant no. Christopher paul curtis lived in detroit and worked on the assembly line at a car manufacturing plant. Curtis was born in flint, michigan on may 10, 1953 to dr. Mar 08, 2012 the book beat is pleased to present michigan native, newbery winner and bestselling childrens literature author christopher paul curtis, coming to groves high school in birmingham on tuesday, march 27 at 7. Christopher paul curtis, american author of young peoples literature who received the 2000. Herman elmer curtis, a chiropodist, and leslie jane curtis, an e. Christopher paul curtiss two books, a picture book biography.
Christopher paul curtis is the awardwinning author of the watsons go to birmingham1963, bud not buddy, mr. His job entailed hanging car doors, and it left him with an aversion to getting into and out of large automobilesparticularly big buicks. He could support his family very well on his job, but the boredom was killing him. A new york times top one hundred books of the year, 1996. May 06, 2020 christopher paul curtis, born may 10, 1953, flint, michigan, u. A new mexico land of enchantment book award winner. In a tale brimming with intrigue and adventure, christopher paul curtis returns to the vibrant world he brought to life in elijah of buxton. Even though it smacks reality in its face, ive never really considered myself a writer for young people. He is known for the newbery medal winning bud, not buddy and the watsons go to birmingham 1963. Christopher paul curtis christopher paul curtis made an outstanding debut in childrens literature with the watsons go to birmingham1963. Christopher paul curtis is a published author of childrens books and young adult books. Christopher paul curtis books list of books by author. His second novel, bud, not buddy, is the first book ever to receive both the newbery medal and the coretta scott king author award. The madman of piney woods by christopher paul curtis and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.
The watsons go to birmingham1963, named a newbery honor book and a. Chicago internationally acclaimed childrens author christopher paul curtis will pay a return visit to chicago childrens theatre, 100 s. He will be speaking, signing books and introducing his latest title, the. Aug 25, 2009 christopher paul curtis talks about his 2008 newbery honor book and 2008 coretta scott king award winning elijah of buxton. The book beat and the berkley school district is honored to present award winning author christopher paul curtis at the berkley high school auditorium on october 9th from 79 pm. If youre wondering why i decided to call my website nobody but curtis, its as a tribute to my paternal grandfather.
Christopher paul curtis is an africanamerican writer of childrens books. Christopher paul curtis books, biography, contact information. Christopher paul curtis out of stock newbery boxed set island of the blue dolphins, johnny tremain, belle praters boy, wrinkle in time, black cauldron, black pearl, watsons go to birmingham 1963, lilys crossing. Twgtb is set in flint, michigan in the winter of 1962 and the fall of 1963. For thirteen years, christopher paul curtis made a good living at the fisher auto body plant in flint, michigan. See more ideas about reading workshop, 5th grade reading and great depression. See all books authored by christopher paul curtis, including elijah of buxton, and the mighty miss malone, and more on. Yes, a lot of my childhood experiences made it into the book, dinosaur thief, nazi parachutes, a lot of the interactions of the family. Realizing the job would get him nowhere, curtis suggested a way each man could take a 12 hour break every hour. Christopher paul curtis was born and reared in flint, michigan. If one or more works are by a distinct, homonymous authors, go ahead and split the author. Sep 22, 2014 the book beat and the berkley school district is honored to present award winning author christopher paul curtis at the berkley high school auditorium on october 9th from 79 pm. Actually it was named a coretta scott king award honor book, a runnerup for the medal.
Christopher paul curtis born may 10, 1953 is an american childrens books author. Jan 22, 2016 december 20, 2011 christopher paul curtis tells the story of a michigan family traveling south to alabama during the height of the civil rights movement. Title christopher paul curtis event date october 09, 2004 notes christopher curtiss first novel, the watsons go to birmingham 1963, won him the 1996 newbery and coretta scott king honors. Join facebook to connect with christopher paul curtis and others you may know. Berkley high auditorium is located at 2325 catalpa, just east of coolidge. Christopher paul curtis printable author bio penguin random.
Interview with christopher paul curtis center for the. Christopher paul curtis, author of 2008 michigan notable book elijah of buxton, will be the featured speaker at the night for notables celebration in lansing. Author christopher paul curtis will visit chicago childrens theatre april and 14 for public signings of his book, the watsons go to birmingham1963. When i was writing my first book, the watsons go to birmingham1963, i thought of it as a story being told by a tenyearold boy. Christopher paul curtiss most popular book is uncle toms cabin. Chickees messy mission, and bud, not buddy, which was the first book ever to receive book the newbery medal and the coretta scott king author award. Jan 26, 2016 could the madman of piney woods be real.
After high school graduation, he worked on the assembly line of the fisher body plantflint plant. The latter was adapted for a tv movie of the same name, which aired on the hallmark channel in 20. During the 1930s grampa was the leader of the exquisitely named, grand rapids, michigan, big band herman e. The writing is a bit flat in the book the subject is referred to as christopher paul curtis or simply curtis most of the time, even as a child, and occasionally christopher, but never chris, which is what he generally goes by in everyday life. Christopher paul curtis is the author of five books for children, including the watsons go to birmingham 1963, mr. Did you know that the original title of the story that evolved into the watsons go to birmingham 1963 was the. Title christopher paul curtis event date october 09, 2004 notes. The backroom christopher paul curtis at berkley high school. Curtis and the dusky devastators of the depression. Curtis will be presenting his latest book the madman of piney woods. Curtis and the dusky devastators of the depression a name that deserves all six of those exclamation points.
Christopher paul curtis is an americancanadian author known for writing historical fiction for young readers. Christopher paul curtis books list of books by christopher. If you are interested in having christopher visit your school, library, speaking engagement or other special event please click the link. Christopher paul curtis at groves high school book beat. Christopher paul curtis books, author biography, and reading. I met christopher paul curtis when i was a school teacher at first philadelphia charter school. Christopher paul curtis headlines night for notables. Christopher paul author bud, not buddy by curtis, christopher paul author sep 07 1999 hardcover by christopher paul curtis jan 1, 1606. After hanging out with the students, curtis told the staff the inspiring story of how he started writing. Christopher paul curtis says, write for the love of writing and you cant go wrong. I never considered tenyearold boys to be my audience. Christopher paul curtis made an outstanding debut in childrens literature with.
Christopher paul curtis bio, facts, family famous birthdays. Watsons go to birmingham author curtis to sign books at. Some of the published credits of christopher paul curtis include bud, not buddy unabridged, watsons go to birmingham. Published books the watsons go to birmingham 1963 1995 yearold brother, byron, gets to be too much trouble, the watsons head. Christopher paul curtis biography list of works, study. Internationally acclaimed childrens author christopher paul curtis will pay a return visit to chicago childrens theatre, 100 s. Christopher paul curtis, born may 10, 1953, flint, michigan, u. The first was a short story written for the metro times of detroit short story contest, titled gideon p. Christopher paul curtis primary author only author division. Christopher paul curtis american author britannica. Newberywinner christopher paul curtis to do book signings.