Quote by Christopher Paul Curtis

Bud, Not Buddy is a novel that explores themes of family, identity, and resilience. The story is narrated by Bud, a young boy who runs away from an abusive foster home in Flint, Michigan, in search of his father, who he believes is a jazz musician in Poughkeepsie, New York. Along the way, Bud encounters various characters who help him navigate the hardships of the era and teach him valuable life lessons. more