The Watsons Go to Birmingham--1963: 25th Anniversary Edition

ISBN: 059330649X

Author: Curtis, Christopher Paul

Condition: New

During one of the most important times in the civil rights movement, one unforgettable family goes on a road trip in this Newbery and Coretta Scott King Honoree, from author Christopher Paul Curtis, recipient of the Coretta Scott King-Virginia Hamilton Award for Lifetime Achievement. This special edition makes a perfect gift and includes bonus content.When the Watson family-ten-year-old Kenny, Momma, Dad, little sister Joetta, and brother Byron-sets out on a trip south to visit Grandma in Birmingham, Alabama, they dont realize that theyre heading toward one of the darkest moments in Americas history. The Watsons journey reminds us that even in the hardest times, laughter and family can help us get through anything."A modern classic." -NPRMarvelous . . . both comic and deeply moving. -The New York Times"One of the best novels EVER." -Jacqueline Woodson, Newbery Honor and National Book Award-winning author of Brown Girl DreamingBonus Content New foreword and afterword from the author Map of the Watsons journey Original manuscript pages and letter from the Newbery committee Personal essays celebrating the books legacy by award-winning authors Jacqueline Woodson,Varian Johnson, and Kate DiCamillo