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About Christopher Paul Curtis

Christopher was born and raised in Flint, Michigan, USA, where Bud, Not Buddy is set. After graduating from High School, Christopher enrolled at Flint's University of Michigan and applied for a job at a General Motors car assembly plant to earn some money.
Besides reading novels (one his great passions), Christopher began writing to overcome the monotony the assembly line. Some of the writings were letters; others were sketches of stories that, like his character Bud Caldwell (Bud, Not Buddy) began the colorful sojourn which led him to become one of America's leading authors of children's literature.
Christopher currently lives in Detroit, Michigan and in his free time still enjoys reading, playing basketball and collecting music.

Recent updates about Christopher Paul Curtis

International Men’s Day

Could there be a better time to read Bud, Not Buddy by Christopher Paul Curtis. Published by Penguin Random House Children's UK.

1 month ago

International Literacy Day

Reading is so much fun, why not read Penguin Readers Level 4: Bud, Not Buddy (ELT Graded Reader). Written by Christopher Paul Curtis, published by Penguin.

3 months ago

Parents Day (USA)

Why not read Bud, Not Buddy by Christopher Paul Curtis from Penguin Random House Children's UK 

4 months ago

Parents Day (USA)

Why not read Bud, Not Buddy by Christopher Paul Curtis from Corgi Childrens 

4 months ago

Malala Day

A great read for all Bud, Not Buddy by Christopher Paul Curtis from Puffin

5 months ago

World Dracula Day

A spooky one today... Bud, Not Buddy by Christopher Paul Curtis from Puffin

7 months ago

Happy birthday Christopher Paul Curtis

Happy Birthday Christopher Paul Curtis! Now's the time to read Bud, Not Buddy published by Penguin Random House Children's UK.

7 months ago

Happy birthday Christopher Paul Curtis

Happy Birthday Christopher Paul Curtis! Now's the time to read Penguin Readers Level 4: Bud, Not Buddy (ELT Graded Reader) published by Penguin.

7 months ago

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