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#129 Christopher Paul Curtis - THE WATSONS GO TO BIRMINGHAM Turns 25!
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Travis Jonker and Colby Sharp
In this episode, author Christopher Paul Curtis takes us behind the scenes of his debut novel, THE WATSONS GO TO BIRMINGHAM - 1963. The Newbery Honor-winning book turns 25 this year.
This episode is sponsored by Heinemann and their professional book A TEACHER'S GUIDE TO READING CONFERENCES by Jennifer Serravallo.