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Chickee's Funny Money". ProQuest Central.

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So look for the suggested read-alikes by title linked on the right. Writing process and style [ edit ]. More about membership! External links [ edit ]. His four rules to becoming a writer are: 1 Write every day, 2 Have fun with your writing, 3 Be patient with your writing, and 4 Ignore all rules.

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In his free time, Curtis enjoys playing basketball and listening to music, primarily jazz and blues. American Library Association. Forgot your password? Edited by Shari D. American children's book author born Christopher Paul Curtis. In addition, Curtis became an assembly line worker at Fisher Body Plant because the benefits and pay could not be beat.

I have a great deal of fun doing this, as the writer you are the puppet-master and can control everything. Awards for specific works [ edit ]. If you enjoyed: Bucking The Sarge. Several of his books are set in Flint, Michigan, the same town that Curtis grew up in. August 12, Curtis writes all of his stories in longhand and tends to be an unstructured writer, choosing to follow the voices of his characters rather than outline a specific plot.

Book Club Giveaway! View all 14 Read-Alikes. Washington Post. I'm very, very fortunate to have found something that I love doing that also earns my living. Writing career [ edit ]. Early career [ edit ]. Read-Alikes All the books below are recommended as read-alikes for Christopher Paul Curtis but some maybe more relevant to you than others depending on which books by the author you have read and enjoyed.

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