kayharkness 's review for:

Bud, Not Buddy by Christopher Paul Curtis
5.0

I was given this book to read in elementary school in the 90s and as it was homework related I didn’t enjoy it or retain any of it.
Thus at 31 years old I found it again and read it.
A profound, and compelling read drenched in historical details blended with fiction. This story is sad, and uplifting at the same time. I can appreciate why it has won awards and the voice of Bud will be in my head for days to come.