Author
Christopher Paul Curtis
3 books here
The Watsons Go to Birmingham - 1963
Middle grade · ages 8–12 · 740L · 1997
A masterwork that treats kids with intelligence about race and history; the family warmth and humor make the tragedy land harder, and that's exactly right.
Elijah of Buxton
Middle grade · ages 8–12 · 790L · 2008
Curtis writes child voice with such precision and warmth that kids don't notice they're learning 19th-century history and grappling with impossible moral choices—a rare book that earns its gravity without preaching.
Bud, Not Buddy
Middle grade · ages 9–12 · 740L · 2003
A Newbery winner that actually deserves it—funny, heart-wrenching, and wise about what family means, set against a real historical backdrop that grounds the story without overwhelming it.