Christoper Paul Curtis

Christopher Paul Curtis

Newbery Award Winning Author

Bud, Not Buddy

Christopher Paul Curtis was born in Flint, Michigan. He attended the

University of Michigan, and actually worked in a factory before he became a

full time writer. Mr. Curtis currently lives with his wife and two children in

Windsor, Ontario, Canada.

Curtis is the author of two award winning books. The Watsons Go to

Birgmingham--1963, his first book, was published in 1995. The book was a Newbery

Honor book and won the Coretta Scott King Award. His second book, Bud, Not

Buddy won the Newberry Medal of Honor and the Coretta Scott King Award.

Mr. Curtis' family has always played a very important role in his life. Two

of the characters in Bud, Not Buddy are based on his grandfathers Herman E.

Curtis, and Earl "Lefty" Lewis. His wife Kaysandra, encouraged him to take a

year off of work to pursue his passion for writing. Luckily, he took her advise

and produced two very enjoyable, well written books.

Bud, Not Buddy is a wonderful book. Curtis draws the reader into the life of the

main character, Bud. I highly recommend this book.