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Bud's journey sets him on the trail of a jazz band known as Herman E. Calloway and the Dusky Devastators of the Depression. A flier for oneof Calloway's shows leads Bud to Grand Rapids and Calloway, the man he believes is his father. Bud gets into all sorts of trouble along the way in this story, filled with uncanny wisdom, which offers a set of hilarious \" Rules and Things\"designed to help our resilient young hero navigate a world of confusing expectations. Rich with adventure and humor, Bud, Not Buddy is a coming-ofage tale for young and old alike. The novel also won the Coretta Scott King Award. \" -[from](from DramaticPublishing.com)[ ](from DramaticPublishing.com)[DramaticPublishing.com](from DramaticPublishing.com)  \nABOUT THE PLAYWRIGHT  \n\"Reginald André Jackson is a playwright and actor whose works include stage adaptations of Christopher Paul Curtis' The Watsons Go to Birmingham—1963 and Bud, Not Buddy. Other pieces adapted for the stage include Mark Matha bane's Kaffir Boy, two of Rudyard Kipling's Just So Stories, and a collection of true-life accounts by victims, refugees, activists, reporters, and aid workers, concerning the horrible crisis in and around Darfur, entitled Darfur Stories... In addition to his stage work, Jackson has considerable experience working in arts and education and frequently tours with Freehold Theatre's Engaged Theatre Program, which takes Shakespeare to Washington state correctional facilities, hospitals, homeless populations, and other communities that lack access to the arts. \" -[from](from DramaticPublishing.com)[ ](from DramaticPublishing.com)[DramaticPublishing.com](from DramaticPublishing.com)  \nBIG IDEAS  \nThis play is about…  \n Connecting to your roots and finding your chosen family.  \n Going on a journey in search of community and a sense of belonging.  \n Feeling grounded and connected to the people we love, even if they are not around anymore.  \n How music can heal the soul.  \nTeaching Bud, Not Buddy in the Classroom  \nDiscussion Questions Before the Play  \n What does \" home\" mean to you? Which people, places, things, and ideas make you feel \"at home\"?  \n Does your heritage play a role in your life? 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Put on your playlist and have a dance party in class!  \n My Life in a Suitcase: If you had to pack your life into a suitcase, what items would you carry? Draw your open suitcase and label the precious items inside.  \n Road Trip! When have you been on an exciting journey? Find a friend and tell them about your adventure. Describe using your five senses: touch, smell, taste, sight, and hearing.  \n Instrument ID: Use your Jazz Party playlist, to see what instruments you ca","cbCaifIOQo0Q6BEj","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaifIOQo0Q6BEj","pdf",620829,9,"English","# About the Play\n## About the Playwright\n# Big Ideas\n## Teaching Bud, Not Buddy in the Classroom\n# Discussion Questions Before the Play\n# Discussion Questions After the Play\n# Activities for Understanding\n## Rules and Things List\n## Jazz Party!\n## My Life in a Suitcase\n## Road Trip!\n## Instrument ID\n# Drama Tour Guide\n## Time Period Setting: The Great Depression (1936)\n## Historical Overview and Key Events","[{\"question\":\"What is Bud, Not Buddy about according to the guide?\",\"answer\":\"It follows 10-year-old Bud Caldwell, an orphan searching for his father while navigating abusive foster homes. 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