How many books has Christopher Paul Curtis written?

Christopher Paul Curtis has published 4 novels and 6 children's books that we list, as of September 2026.

What order should I read Christopher Paul Curtis's books in?

Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with "Bud, Not Buddy".

What is Christopher Paul Curtis's most famous book?

"Bud, Not Buddy" (1999) is Christopher Paul Curtis's most widely read book.

Christopher Paul Curtis books in order

American children's writer

Born: 1953
Country: United States
Books: 10

Christopher Paul Curtis has published 4 novels and 6 children's books, beginning with The Watsons Go to Birmingham (1995). The best-known is "Bud, Not Buddy" (1999). The latest is Uncle Tom's Cabin Life Among the Lowly, Volume I (2007).

Updated September 2026

Where to start with Christopher Paul Curtis

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"Bud, Not Buddy"
Christopher Paul Curtis's most-read book.
Shortest way in
The Watsons Go to Birmingham
One of the most-read, at about 224 pages.
Newest
Uncle Tom's Cabin Life Among the Lowly, Volume I
Published 2007.

Standalone novels in order

The Watsons Go to Birmingham (1995)
224 pages★ 4.3 (18 ratings)
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Mr. Chickee's Funny Money (2005)
160 pages
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Mr. Chickee's Messy Mission (2007)
235 pages
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Uncle Tom's Cabin Life Among the Lowly, Volume I (2007)
464 pages
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Children's books in order

"Bud, Not Buddy" (Sep 1999)
246 pages★ 4.5 (33 ratings)
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Bucking the Sarge (2004)
274 pages
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Elijah of Buxton (2007)
341 pages
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The Mighty Miss Malone (Jan 2012)
314 pages★ 4.8 (5 ratings)
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The Madman of Piney Woods (2014)
390 pages
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The Journey of Little Charlie (2018)
234 pages
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About Christopher Paul Curtis

Christopher Paul Curtis is an American children's book author. His first novel, The Watsons Go to Birmingham – 1963, was published in 1995 and brought him immediate national recognition, receiving the Coretta Scott King Honor Book Award and the Newbery Honor Book Award, in addition to numerous other awards. In 2000, he became the first person to win both the Newbery Medal and the Coretta Scott King Award—prizes received for his second novel Bud, Not Buddy—and the first African-American man to win the Newbery Medal. His novel The Watsons Go to Birmingham – 1963 was made into a television film in 2013.

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Christopher Paul Curtis FAQ

How many books has Christopher Paul Curtis written?: Christopher Paul Curtis has published 4 novels and 6 children's books that we list, as of September 2026.
What order should I read Christopher Paul Curtis's books in?: Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with "Bud, Not Buddy".
What is Christopher Paul Curtis's latest book?: Uncle Tom's Cabin Life Among the Lowly, Volume I (2007).
What is Christopher Paul Curtis's most famous book?: "Bud, Not Buddy" (1999) is Christopher Paul Curtis's most widely read book.