‘The Watsons Go to Birmingham’ is a work of fiction. Written by Christopher Paul Curtis, the novel tells the story of the Watson family from Flint, Michigan, and their journey to Birmingham, Alabama, during the Civil Rights Movement. While the book incorporates historical events and settings, the characters and their experiences are fictional.
The novel blends humor and heartbreak, offering readers a glimpse into the lives of an African American family during a tumultuous period in American history. Despite its realistic portrayal of the era, the story itself is not based on true events or real people.