The Watsons Go to Birmingham--1963 Written by Christopher Paul Curtis. Published by Delacorte. About A family story, both comic and moving, touches on the frightening times of the early civil rights movement. A 1996 Newbery Honor Book. Awards Won Title Year Notable Children's Books Each year the Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC) identifies the best of the best of children's books on the Notable Children's Books list. 1996 - Selection(s) Email Print Cite Share This Page