Christopher Paul Curtis

About Christopher Paul Curtis

Birth Day: May 10, 1953
Birth Place: Flint, MI

Christopher Paul Curtis

Christopher Paul Curtis was born on May 10, 1953 in Flint, MI. First African American recipient of the Newbery Medal for children's literature, he is best known for works such as Bud, Not Buddy and The Watsons Go to Birmingham – 1963. His other award-winning books include Elijah of Buxton and The Mighty Miss Malone.
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Popular As Christopher Paul Curtis
Occupation Children's Author
Age 71 years old
Zodiac Sign Taurus
Born May 10, 1953 (Flint, MI)
Birthday May 10
Town/City Flint, MI
Nationality MI

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Christopher Paul Curtisโ€™s zodiac sign is Taurus. According to astrologers, Taurus is practical and well-grounded, the sign harvests the fruits of labor. They feel the need to always be surrounded by love and beauty, turned to the material world, hedonism, and physical pleasures. People born with their Sun in Taurus are sensual and tactile, considering touch and taste the most important of all senses. Stable and conservative, this is one of the most reliable signs of the zodiac, ready to endure and stick to their choices until they reach the point of personal satisfaction.

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About

First African American recipient of the Newbery Medal for children's literature, he is best known for works such as Bud, Not Buddy and The Watsons Go to Birmingham – 1963. His other award-winning books include Elijah of Buxton and The Mighty Miss Malone.

Before Fame

He published his first book the same year he graduated from the University of Michigan-Flint in 1999. Prior to that he worked on a factory assembly line for over a decade in his native Michigan.

Trivia

His work, The Watsons Go to Birmingham--1963, won the Coretta Scott King Award.

Family Life

He grew up in Flint, Michigan. He and his wife, Habon Curtis, had children named Steven, Cydney Ayaan and Ebyaan.

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His book, Elijah of Buxton, also won the Coretta Scott King Award.

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