Christopher Paul Curtis

American children's writer
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Christopher Paul Curtis

Summary

Christopher Paul Curtis is a human[1]. His place of birth was Flint[2]. He was born on May 10, 1953[3]. He worked as a writer[4], novelist[5], and children's writer[6].

Key Facts

  • Christopher Paul Curtis's place of birth was Flint[2].
  • Christopher Paul Curtis was born on May 10, 1953[3].
  • Christopher Paul Curtis held citizenship in United States[7].
  • English was Christopher Paul Curtis's native language[8].
  • Christopher Paul Curtis worked as a writer[4].
  • Christopher Paul Curtis worked as a novelist[5].
  • Christopher Paul Curtis worked as a children's writer[6].
  • Christopher Paul Curtis's education included a stint at University of Michigan[9].
  • Christopher Paul Curtis was educated at University of Michigan–Dearborn[10].
  • A notable work attributed to Christopher Paul Curtis is Bud, Not Buddy[11].
  • A notable work attributed to Christopher Paul Curtis is The Watsons Go to Birmingham – 1963[12].
  • Christopher Paul Curtis received the Newbery Medal[13].
  • Christopher Paul Curtis received the E.B. White Award[14].
  • Christopher Paul Curtis received the Regina Medal[15].
  • Christopher Paul Curtis received the Coretta Scott King Award[16].
  • Christopher Paul Curtis received the Michigan Author Award[17].
  • Christopher Paul Curtis is recorded as male[18].
  • Christopher Paul Curtis's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • Christopher Paul Curtis's Commons category is recorded as Christopher Paul Curtis[20].
  • Christopher Paul Curtis's family name is recorded as Curtis[21].
  • Christopher Paul Curtis's given name is recorded as Christopher[22].
  • Christopher Paul Curtis's given name is recorded as Paul[23].
  • Christopher Paul Curtis's official website is recorded as https://www.nobodybutcurtis.com/[24].
  • Christopher Paul Curtis's described by source is recorded as Iedereen Leest[25].
  • Christopher Paul Curtis's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[26].

Body

Origins and Family

Christopher Paul Curtis's place of birth was Flint[2]. He was born on May 10, 1953[3]. English was his native language[8].

Education

Educated at University of Michigan[9], a public research university[27], in United States[28], founded in 1817[29], headquartered in Ann Arbor[30] and University of Michigan–Dearborn[10], a university[31], in United States[32], founded in 1959[33].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include writer[4], novelist[5], and children's writer[6].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Bud, Not Buddy[11], a literary work[34] and The Watsons Go to Birmingham – 1963[12], a literary work[35].

Recognition

Awards received include Newbery Medal[13], a literary award[36], in United States[37], founded in 1922[38]; E.B. White Award[14]; Regina Medal[15], a literary award[39], in United States[40], founded in 1959[41]; Coretta Scott King Award[16], a literary award[42], in United States[43], founded in 1970[44]; and Michigan Author Award[17], an award[45], in United States[46], founded in 1992[47].

FAQs

Where was Christopher Paul Curtis born?

Christopher Paul Curtis was born in Flint[2].

What did Christopher Paul Curtis do for work?

Christopher Paul Curtis worked as writer[4], novelist[5], and children's writer[6].

Where did Christopher Paul Curtis go to school?

Christopher Paul Curtis was educated at University of Michigan[9] and University of Michigan–Dearborn[10].

What awards did Christopher Paul Curtis receive?

Honors received include Newbery Medal[13], E.B. White Award[14], Regina Medal[15], and Coretta Scott King Award[16].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [18] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  4. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  10. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [13] ↑ . ala.org. ala.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  12. [14] ↑ . artsandletters.org. artsandletters.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  13. [15] ↑ . cathla.org. cathla.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] ↑ . michigan.gov. michigan.gov. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [3] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  20. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  25. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.

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  1. [27] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [28] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [29] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [30] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [31] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [32] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [33] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [36] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [37] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [38] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [39] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [40] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [41] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [42] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [43] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [44] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [45] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [46] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  19. [47] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  20. [34] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  21. [35] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

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  1. 5w ago · Symac · 2026-08-19 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Ricochet author id → christopher-paul-curtis
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  2. 18w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Notable work → Bud, Not Buddy, The Watsons Go to Birmingham – 1963
    Given name → Christopher, Paul
    Family name → Curtis
    Country of citizenship → United States
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