Christopher Paul Curtis

About Christopher Paul Curtis

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

Christopher Paul Curtis Net Worth

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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💰Christopher Paul Curtis Net worth: 10 million

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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.

Associated With

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