Christopher Paul Curtis
This TeachingBooks Original Author Program contains...
- 2 Mini-documentary Movies
- 1 Book Reading Movie
- In-depth Written Interview
- Movie Transcript
- Bibliography
- Links for Further Information


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In the first four-minute mini-documentary, Christopher Paul Curtis
- Shows viewers the library where he writes,
- Shares a memorable story of how he began writing books for children,
- Discusses race, humor and other topics in his books.
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About Christopher Paul Curtis
Christopher Paul Curtis' novels The Watsons Go to Birmingham — 1963, Bud, Not Buddy, and Elijah of Buxton have received some of the highest distinctions in children's literature, including the Newbery Medal and the Coretta Scott King Award.








