The Watsons Go to Birmingham-1963

A Newbery Book Literature Guide for Teachers

Join the Watson family, who are of African American decent and a little out of the ordinary, on a journey led by a ten-year-old boy named Kenny Watson. Humorous events in Kenny’s life bring smiles, while the dark sides of racial issues bring anguish. Between the adventures of bullies at school, his aspiring juvenile delinquent brother, and an unforgettable trip to Birmingham, Kenny brings you with on this life-altering voyage.

Curtis, Christopher Paul. The Watsons Go to Birmingham. Bantam Doubleday Dell Books for Young Readers, 1995.

This literature guide will help teachers learn more about the author, the main concepts of the book, and follow-up activities to do with your class.

 

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