Bud, Not Buddy
Front cover of Bud, Not Buddy. | |
| Author | Christopher Paul Curtis |
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| Language | English |
| Genre | Children's literature, African-American literature, Historical fiction |
| Publisher | Delacorte Press |
Publication date | January 1, 1999 |
| Publication place | United States |
| Media type | Print (hardback & paperback) |
| Pages | 245 pages |
| Awards | 2000 Coretta Scott King Author Award Newbery Medal William Allen White Children's Book Award |
| ISBN | 0-385-32306-9 |
| OCLC | 40744296 |
| LC Class | PZ7.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.