curtis, christopher paul

"In this nonfiction companion to the popular novel Bud, Not Buddy, students will learn about the Great Depression, the real jazz musicians during that era, and other interesting facts about what life was like during this time."--Provided by publisher.

Simple text and photographs introduce readers to Christopher Paul Curtis.

Contains a brief biography of children's writer Christopher Paul Curtis, providing information on his early life, his family, his influences, and how he became a writer.

Provides a brief overview of the life, career, and achievements of American children's author and Newbery Medal winner Christopher Paul Curtis.

Relatable characters are the stars of Christopher Paul Curtis works. He never wants children, especially African-American children, to struggle to connect with books.

In 1860, eleven-year-old Elijah Freeman, the first free-born child in Buxton, Canada, which is a haven for slaves fleeing the American south, uses his wits and skills to try to bring to justice the lying preacher who has stolen money that was to be used to buy a family's freedom.

Contains reproducible pages for teaching Christopher Paul Curtis's "Elijah of Buxton" in fifth and sixth grade, including a story summary, activities, vocabulary exercises, discussion questions, graphic organizers, assessment tools, art ideas, and more.

Presents reproducible pages for use in teaching Christopher Paul Curtis's "Bud, Not Buddy" to fifth and sixth grade students, including a study guide, comprehension quizzes, a novel test, and activities across the curriculum.

Presents a synopsis of Christopher Paul Curtis's "The Watsons Go to Birmingham--1963" accompanied by pre- and post-reading activities and reproducible comprehension, writing, and vocabulary activity sheets.

Features a group of multi-ethnic middle-school children discussing Christopher Paul Curtis' book, Bud, not Buddy; the topic of racism, self-esteem and the plight of homeless children through the book's characters and themes. Includes a visit with Curtis and a trip to a local library.