Author for children Christopher Paul Curtis

Christopher Paul Curtis

Living place: Flint

Birthday: 10-5-1953 (71 years old)

Population of US 1953: 160,184,192

Global rank: #17676

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Author for children Christopher Paul Curtis profile

Who is Author for children Christopher Paul Curtis?
The first African-American recipient of the Newbery Medal for children's literature, he is known for works such as Bud, No Buddy and The Watsons To Birmingham - 1963. His other award-winning books include Elijah Buxton and The Mighty Miss Malone.
His work, The Watsons to Birmingham - 1963, won the Coretta Scott king award
 
 

Young / Before famous

He published his first book in 1999. That same year, he graduated from the University of Michigan-Flint. Before earning his college degree and becoming a popular author of children's novels, he worked for more than a decade on a factory assembly line in his native Michigan.

Family life info

He grew up in Flint, Michigan. He and his wife, Habon Curtis, had three children-- Steven, Cydney and Ayaan-- between 2010 and 2014.

Close relationship

Who is Boy (girl) friend/ wife (husband)/ darling Author for children Christopher Paul Curtis?
His book, Elijah of Buxton, won the Coretta Scott King Award.

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When was Author for children Christopher Paul Curtis born?
Christopher Paul Curtis birthday 10-5-1953 (at the age of 71).
Where is Author for children Christopher Paul Curtis's birth place, what is Zodiac/Chinese Zodiac?
Christopher Paul Curtis was born in Flint, Michigan- United States. is a Author for children, whose Zodiac is Taurus, and who Chinese Zodiac is The Snake. Christopher Paul Curtis's global rank is 17676 and whose rank is 42 in list of famous Author for children. Population of US in 1953 is about 160,184,192 persons.
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Events in 1953 and 10-5

Events in US in the birth year of Christopher Paul Curtis

  • Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower inaugurated President of United States (Jan. 20).
  • Julius and Ethel Rosenberg executed in Sing Sing prison (June 19).
  • Alleged Communist Charlie Chaplin leaves U.S. for good. Justice Dept. warns him any attempt to reenter the country will be challenged.

Birthday Christopher Paul Curtis (10-5) in history

  • Day 10-5 year 1775: Farmer Ethan Allen and his "Green Mountain Boys" organization captured Fort Ticonderoga from the British.
  • Day 10-5 year 1863: Confederate General Stonewall Jackson died after being accidentally shot by his own troops.
  • Day 10-5 year 1869: The United States’ first transcontinental railroad was completed with a ceremony in Promontory Summit, Utah.
  • Day 10-5 year 1924: J. Edgar Hoover became director of the FBI.
  • Day 10-5 year 1940: Winston Churchill succeeded Neville Chamberlain as British prime minister.
  • Day 10-5 year 1994: Nelson Mandela was sworn in as South Africa's first black president.
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