Christopher Paul Curtis
Born: 01-01-1953
Christopher Paul Curtis is an acclaimed American author known for his insightful and engaging children's literature. Born in Flint, Michigan, in 1953, Curtis often draws from his own experiences and historical contexts to craft compelling narratives. His debut novel, "The Watsons Go to Birmingham—1963," and the Newbery Medal-winning "Bud, Not Buddy," explore themes of race, family, and resilience. Curtis's work is celebrated for its humor, empathy, and historical depth.
Book summaries for books written by Christopher Paul Curtis
Quotes
That’s the thing about Elijah, he don’t see no difference between folks.
The Bible teaches that we are to love our enemies, but it doesn’t say we can’t hate them too.
You can call me a coward if you want, but that’s a chance I ain’t about to take.
I got to thinking that maybe it was a good thing we didn’t know what was coming up, because if we did, we might not have had the courage to step up to the challenge.
When I looked at this man and saw his face, I remembered something I had heard. It’s a saying about catching a tiger by the tail. You can do it, but you better have a plan for what to do with it when you do.
Wishin’ don’t make it so, but it sure can make you feel better.
It’s a person’s heart that makes ‘em special.
I didn’t want to be known as a slacker or a coward.
The truth don’t always set you free, but it does put your mind at rest.
But sometimes the only way to get something done is to do it yourself.
I’m not sure what I’m going to do, but I’m going to do something.
I don’t know what weapons or tactics we’ll be using in the future, but I do know this: we will win.