Christopher Curtis
Christopher Curtis
The 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.
ProfessionChildren's Author
Date of Birth10 May 1953
CityFlint, MI