Home › African American & Black › The Watsons Go to Birmingham--1963

1 2

The Watsons Go to Birmingham--1963

by Christopher Paul Curtis

A family road trip meets a pivotal moment in history

$17.50 USD

~~$29.17 USD~~ $17.50 USD

Save 40%

Format

Print BookCurrently viewing Hardcover $17.50 USD~~$29.17 USD~~

Print BookAvailable Paperback $11.94 USD~~$19.90 USD~~

Delivery to your door

In stock·Dispatches in 1–2 business days

Standard shipping* from $4.35

Standard shipping transit* 5–8 business days after dispatch

Faster options are available.

Rates and delivery estimates depend on your destination and item quantity. Estimates are informational only; the final shipping method and rate are selected at checkout.

Secure checkout

30-day eligible returns Returns & refunds policy

Awards & Recognition

Award recognition
Coretta Scott King Honoree
The metadata identifies the book as a Coretta Scott King Honoree.
Editorial selection
Parade Best Kids Book of All Time
Named a Parade Best Kids Book of All Time.
Author recognition
Recipient of the Coretta Scott King–Virginia Hamilton Award for Lifetime Achievement
The metadata states that Christopher Paul Curtis received the lifetime achievement award; this recognition is at...

A family road trip meets a pivotal moment in history

Kenny Watson’s trip from home to Birmingham with his parents, sister Joetta, and brother Byron places an everyday family journey alongside the civil rights movement. The destination carries a weight the children do not anticipate, linking the Watsons’ family relationships to a difficult moment in American history. The description also emphasizes laughter as part of how the family faces hardship, giving the story both a domestic and historical frame.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

A fit for middle-grade readers interested in family stories set against historical events.
For readers exploring African American history and the civil rights movement through fiction.
Suitable for readers ages 9–12, as indicated in the book metadata.

Themes

Family bondsThe civil rights movementAfrican American historyLaughter amid hardship

Based on publisher information and book metadata.

Book overview

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.

A PARADE BEST KIDS BOOK OF ALL TIME

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 don't realize that they're heading toward one of the darkest moments in America's history. The Watsons' journey reminds us that even in the hardest times, laughter and family can help us get through anything.

"A modern classic." --NPR

"Marvelous . . . 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 Dreaming

Shipping & returnsShipping options, delivery timing, and our return policy.

In-stock items normally dispatch within 1–2 business days. The ZIP-code estimator on this page is informational only; the final shipping method, price, and availability are confirmed at checkout for your full order.

For the initial delivery estimate we use these transit windows after dispatch: Standard 5–8 business days, Expedited 2–4 business days, and Priority 1–2 business days. Holiday delays are not included.

Eligible items can be returned within 30 days in accordance with our return policy.

Customer reviews

I highly recommend to for anyone looking for inner clarity

Great service and fast service

Great shopping experience! The book arrived quickly, was well packaged, and matched the description perfectly. I would definitely shop with you again

Smooth.

Added to cart

You might also like