The Watsons Go to Birmingham — 1963, written by Christopher Paul Curtis and originally published in 1995, is a historical fiction novel for young readers that tells the story of an African American family living in Flint, Michigan in 1963. The book has received notable recognition, including a Newbery Honor and a Coretta Scott King Author Honor. Learn more about the story by exploring the links below, as well as by checking out resources About the Author and regarding the Context, which sheds light on how the book is so relevant for current readers.
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- Banner image "1948 Dodge Special Deluxe Coupe" (CC BY 2.0) by dave_7: https://www.flickr.com/photos/daveseven/4691120546/
- Family image: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2866296/
- Road image by Unsplash: https://pixabay.com/en/dirt-road-fog-dark-trees-forest-690427/
- Map image by Unsplash: https://pixabay.com/en/map-usa-map-usa-united-states-1149538/
- Dinosaur image "Epic Battle - Triceratops -vs- Tyrannosa" (CC BY-SA 2.0) by Zachi Evenor: https://www.flickr.com/photos/zachievenor/7691088812/