Curtis’ Newbery Honor book is great read for young readers
ages 9 and older, especially with the 50th anniversary of the
Birmingham Church Bombing having occurred this September. The bombing and violence is not, however, the
focus of this book; instead readers will enjoy the silly situations and messes
that 10-year-old Kenny finds himself facing.
Young boys (and girls alike) will commiserate and laugh right along with
Kenny and his family, even though this story takes place in 1963. Curtis’ writing style is easy to read, and
his portrayal of racial tensions and the violence of the time is well done and
age appropriate. This book can be found
in the Juvenile Section under J CUR, and the audio version, read by actor LeVar
Burton, can be found there as well under C J CUR.
Tuesday, November 5, 2013
THE WATSONS GO TO BIRMINGHAM -1963 by Christopher Paul Curtis
Curtis’ Newbery Honor book is great read for young readers
ages 9 and older, especially with the 50th anniversary of the
Birmingham Church Bombing having occurred this September. The bombing and violence is not, however, the
focus of this book; instead readers will enjoy the silly situations and messes
that 10-year-old Kenny finds himself facing.
Young boys (and girls alike) will commiserate and laugh right along with
Kenny and his family, even though this story takes place in 1963. Curtis’ writing style is easy to read, and
his portrayal of racial tensions and the violence of the time is well done and
age appropriate. This book can be found
in the Juvenile Section under J CUR, and the audio version, read by actor LeVar
Burton, can be found there as well under C J CUR.
