Bud, Not Buddy

Bud, Not Buddy
Front cover of Bud, Not Buddy.
AuthorChristopher Paul Curtis
LanguageEnglish
GenreChildren's literature, African-American literature, Historical fiction
PublisherDelacorte Press
Publication date
January 1, 1999
Publication placeUnited States
Media typePrint (hardback & paperback)
Pages245 pages
Awards2000 Coretta Scott King Author Award
Newbery Medal
William Allen White Children's Book Award
ISBN0-385-32306-9
OCLC40744296
LC ClassPZ7.C94137 Bu 1999

Bud, Not Buddy is the second children's novel written by Christopher Paul Curtis. It was the first book to receive both the Newbery Medal for excellence in American children's literature, and the Coretta Scott King Award, which is given to outstanding African-American authors. Bud, Not Buddy was also recognized with the William Allen White Children's Book Award for grades 6-8.