2X Limited Edition Poems by Christopher Curtis artwork by John Tickner C.20thC

Two framed Poems by Christopher Curtis, each with hand-coloured designs by John Tickner, one stating it is a limited edition and signed by Curtis.

Entitled – Doggerel Days and They’re Back. The first one was mounted so in a larger frame.

Circa 20th century

Good Overall condition with light signs of age commensurate and as expected

14.25 inches (36.5cm) X 11.25 (28.5cm) approx

10.25 inches (26cm) X 8.75 inches (22.5cm)approx

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Christopher Paul Curtis (born May 10, 1953) is an American children’s book author. His first novel, The Watsons Go to Birmingham – 1963, was published in 1995 and brought him immediate national recognition, receiving the Coretta Scott King Honor Book Award and the Newbery Honor Book Award, in addition to numerous other awards. In 2000, he became the first person to win both the Newbery Medal and the Coretta Scott King Award—prizes received for his second novel Bud, Not Buddy—and the first African-American man to win the Newbery Medal. His novel The Watsons Go to Birmingham – 1963 was made into a television film in 2013.

Curtis has written a total of eight novels and has penned introductions to several prominent books in addition to contributing articles to several newspapers and magazines. Following the success of his first two novels, he founded the Nobody but Curtis Foundation in an effort to improve literacy levels amongst children and young adults in North America and Africa.

Born and raised in Flint, Michigan, Curtis worked as an autoworker for General Motors for thirteen years following his high school graduation. During this time, he attended the University of Michigan-Flint as a part-time student, ultimately receiving his degree in 2000. Curtis is praised for his storytelling ability and his use of humour to discuss more serious topics of racism, poverty, and child abuse. His ability to authentically portray the experiences of children and share history in a way that encourages readers to learn more has made him a widely-taught author in elementary and middle schools.