Beck, M.D. "An Interview with Newbery Award Winner, Christopher Paul Curtis." Riverbank Review (winter 1999-2000): 12-15. Christopher Paul Curtis answers questions about his young adult novels and his life as an author.

Lamb, W. "Christopher Paul Curtis." Horn Book Magazine (July 2000): 397. Editor for Delacorte Press, Wendy Lamb, tells how she came to publish Curtis's two young adult novels. She details incidents in his life and his struggle to become an author. Intimate and friendly, she gives us glimpses of the man behind the story; his sense of humor and unassuming ways.

She says, "I am fervently glad this man has found the right work."

Lesesne, Teri. "Writing the Stories Brewing inside of Us: An Interview with Christopher Paul Curtis." Teacher Librarian (March 1999): 54. The author discusses his life, writings, and experiences talking with students who read his books.

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