Let's make this birthday one to remember.

71 years old (Born on May 10, 1953)

Happy Birthday, Christopher Paul Curtis! May your day be filled with more joy than Bud Caldwell finding his suitcase full of treasures or Kenny Watson surviving another hilarious family road trip. Your stories have warmed hearts and tickled funny bones for generations—proving that laughter truly is timeless.

From the unforgettable adventures in "The Watsons Go to Birmingham – 1963" to Elijah's courageous escapades in Buxton, you've given readers countless reasons to smile (and occasionally shed a tear). Here's hoping this birthday brings you as much happiness as you've brought into our lives—and may it include fewer mishaps than one of Byron’s haircuts!