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The Watsons Go to Birmingham – 1963 communicates the realities of racial injustice to both adult and youth audiences. It has received many prestigious awards and honors for its themes of familial love and historical racism.
- Christopher Paul Curtis
- 1995
A book summary of Christopher Paul Curtis's novel about a family's trip to Birmingham in 1963. The story follows Kenny, a boy who faces racism, violence, and loss in the South.
Jan 1, 2001 · 4.00. 68,300 ratings5,592 reviews. The Newbery Honor-winning American classic, The Watsons Go to Birmingham--1963 , celebrates 20 years with this anniversary edition featuring a special letter from Christopher Paul Curtis and an introduction by noted educator Dr. Pauletta Bracy.
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- Paperback
Christopher Paul Curtis’s 1995 historical-fiction novel The Watsons Go to Birmingham—1963 centers on a Black family navigating their daily lives in Flint, Michigan, against the backdrop of the Civil Rights Movement and racial unrest in the U.S. South.
Sep 20, 2013 · A TV movie based on a book about a family road trip in 1963, where they face racism and violence in Birmingham, Alabama. See the cast, crew, plot summary, trivia, awards, and user and critic reviews on IMDb.
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- Drama, Family, History
- Kenny Leon
- 2013-09-20
Curtis’ debut novel, The Watsons Go to Birmingham-1963, received both a Newbery Honor and a Coretta Scott King Honor in 1996. It tells the story of 10-year-old Kenny and his family, the Weird Watsons of Flint, Michigan, and their unforgettable journey that leads them into one of the darkest moments in American history.
Sep 8, 1997 · The Watsons Go to Birmingham--1963 tells the story of 10-year-old Kenny and his family, the Weird Watsons of Flint, Michigan, and their unforgettable journey that leads them into one of the darkest moments in American history.
