"The Watsons Go to Birmingham" is a historical fiction novel by Christopher Paul Curtis. It follows the Watson family, consisting of parents Daniel and Wilona, and their three children, Kenny, Joey, and Byron. Set in the 1960s, the story begins in Flint, Michigan, where the family faces everyday challenges and sibling dynamics. The plot centers around a road trip to Birmingham, Alabama to visit their grandmother. This journey exposes the family to the harsh realities of racism during the Civil Rights Movement, particularly the tragic events surrounding the 16th Street Baptist Church bombing in 1963.