Editions for bud not buddy 0385323069 hardcover published in 1999 kindle edition 0553494104 paperback published in 2004 0440413281 paperback . Bud not buddy received the 2000 newbery medal for excellence in american childrens literature over twenty years after the first african american author had received the honor christopher paul curtis was also recognized with the 2000 coretta scott king award an award given to outstanding african american authors. About the author 1999 christopher paul curtis is the author of the watsons go to birmingham 1963 one of the most highly acclaimed first novels for young readers in recent years it was singled. Bud not buddy by christopher paul curtis plot summaryfrom back of book its 1936 in flint michigan times may be hard and ten year old bud may be a motherless boy on the run but buds got a few things going for him 1 he has his own suitcase full of special things 2 hes the author of bud caldwells rules and things for having a funner life and making a better liar out of . Bud not buddy by christopher paul curtis a copy that has been read but remains in clean condition all pages are intact and the cover is intact the spine may show signs of wear pages can include limited notes and highlighting and the copy can include previous owner inscriptions at thriftbooks our motto is read more spend less