Bud, Not Buddy

Christopher Paul Curtis

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Bud, Not Buddy by Christopher Paul Curtis is a heartwarming and adventurous tale set during the Great Depression in the 1930s. The story follows 10-year-old Bud Caldwell, an orphan living in Flint, Michigan, who has been in and out of foster homes since his mother’s death. Bud carries a suitcase filled with items that he believes will lead him to his father, including flyers of a jazz musician named Herman E. Calloway. After escaping an abusive foster home, Bud embarks on a courageous journey across Michigan to find Calloway, convinced that he is his father. Along the way, Bud encounters kindness, hardship, and lessons about resilience and hope.

Bud eventually reaches Grand Rapids, where he meets Herman E. Calloway and his jazz band, the Dusky Devastators of the Depression. While Herman is initially skeptical of Bud’s claims, the band welcomes Bud and provides him with a sense of belonging. As Bud spends time with the group, he learns more about his mother’s past and discovers that Herman is not his father but his grandfather. This revelation helps Bud piece together his identity and understand the importance of family, heritage, and love. Through Bud's journey, Curtis weaves a powerful narrative about self-discovery, perseverance, and the enduring strength of the human spirit.