What do you know about the authors credentials in Bud Not Buddy?

The author of "Bud, Not Buddy," Christopher Paul Curtis, drew inspiration for his work from his own upbringing in Flint, Michigan. He had a background working as a factory worker and then a music journalist before becoming a children's book author. Curtis uses his personal experiences and insights to bring depth and authenticity to his storytelling in "Bud, Not Buddy."