Bibliograph

Christopher Paul Curtis, Jill C. Wheeler

Type

Label

Christopher Paul Curtis, Jill C. Wheeler

Language

eng

resource.biographical

individual biography

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Christopher Paul Curtis

Oclc number

707242237

Responsibility statement

Jill C. Wheeler

Series statement

Children's authorsCheckerboard biography library

Summary

Recounts the life and career of the former automobile worker who became a writer after publishing "The Watsons go to Birmingham--1963" and Newbury winner "Bud, not Buddy."

Table Of Contents

Real-life fairy tale -- Happy home, loving family -- Finding a peaceful space -- Facing racism at school -- On the factory floor -- Like jumping off a cliff -- A gamble pays off -- Back to the library -- Glossary -- Web sites -- Index

Target audience

primary

Creator