Christopher Paul Curtis

January 4, 2024
Children's Author

Quick Facts

Christopher Paul Curtis
Full Name Christopher Paul Curtis
Occupation Children's Author
Date Of Birth May 10, 1953(1953-05-10)
Age 71
Birthplace Flint
Country United States
Birth City Michigan
Horoscope Taurus

Christopher Paul Curtis Biography

Name Christopher Paul Curtis
Birthday May 10
Birth Year 1953
Place Of Birth Flint
Home Town Michigan
Birth Country United States
Birth Sign Taurus
Spouse Habon Aden Curtis
Children(s) Cydney Curtis, Ayaan Leslie Curtis, Steven Curtis, Ebyaan Hothan Curtis

Christopher Paul Curtis is one of the most popular and richest Children's Author who was born on May 10, 1953 in Flint, Michigan, United States. The first African American recipient of the Newbery Medal for children’s literature He is most well-known for books such as Bud, Not Buddy and The Watsons Go to Birmingham 1964. Other award-winning titles include Elijah of Bulxton and The Mighty Miss Malone.

The book, Elijah of Buxton, also received an award called the His book, Elijah of Buxton, also won the Coretta Scott King Award. Award.

Christopher Paul Curtis (born May 10, 1953) is an American children’s books author. He is known for the Newbery Medal-winning Bud, Not Buddy and The Watsons Go to Birmingham – 1963. The latter was adapted for a TV movie of the same name, which aired on the Hallmark Channel in 2013.

Curtis attended Dewey Elementary, Clark Elementary, Pierce Elementary (in the Academically Gifted Program), Whittier Junior High School, and McKinley Junior High School of the Flint Public School System. In 1967, he was the first African-American student to be elected to the student council in the school’s 32-year history. He graduated from Flint Southwestern High School in 1972 at the age of 19. Returning to college after working for years, he graduated from the University of Michigan–Flint in 2000.

He was born within Flint, Michigan. He along with their wife Habon Curtis, were parents to four kids with the names Steven, Cydney, Ayaan and Ebyaan.

Christopher Paul Curtis Net Worth

Net Worth $10 Million
Source Of Income Children's Author
House Living in own house.

Christopher Paul Curtis is one of the richest Children's Author from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Christopher Paul Curtis 's net worth $10 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He released his first book in the year he received his degrees from the University of Michigan Flint in 1999. Before that, he worked as an assembly line worker in a factory for more than a decade in the state of his birth in Michigan.

His book”The Watsons Go to Birmingham 1963 The Watsons Go to Birmingham-1963, was awarded The His work, The Watsons Go to Birmingham-1963, won the Coretta Scott King Award. Award.

Christopher Paul Curtis was born in Flint, Michigan, on May 10, 1953, to Dr. Herman Elmer Curtis, a chiropodist and factory worker/supervisor, and Leslie Jane Curtis, an educator.

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Who is Christopher Paul Curtis Dating?

According to our records, Christopher Paul Curtis married to Habon Aden Curtis. As of December 1, 2023, Christopher Paul Curtis’s is not dating anyone.

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Facts & Trivia

Christopher Ranked on the list of most popular Children's Author. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Christopher Paul Curtis celebrates birthday on May 10 of every year.

How much money does Christopher Paul Curtis make?

Christopher Paul Curtis net worth: Christopher Paul Curtis is an American writer of children’s books who has a net worth of $10 million. Christopher Paul Curtis was born in Flint, Michigan in May 1953.

How old is Christopher Paul Curtis?

69 years (May 10, 1953)

Why did Christopher Paul Curtis start to write?

But soon Curtis grew tired of the strenuous and monotonous work. While installing heavy car doors on the assembly line, he and his partner developed a system that enabled each of them to rest for 30 minutes out of every hour. During these breaks from the assembly line , Christopher Paul Curtis began to write.

Is there a movie about Bud Not Buddy?

Amazon.com: bud not buddy movie.

Where does the Watsons Go to Birmingham take place?

The Watsons Go to Birmingham—1963 takes place in Flint, Michigan; Birmingham, Alabama; and along Interstate I-75 , which is the route the Watsons take on their trip to Alabama.

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