Children's Literature Timeline

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  • 1744

    1744
    John Newberry's (1713-1767) Bookstore. He sold books that taught children the proper behavior instead of threatening them with punishment.

  • 1865/1992

    1865/1992
    Alice's Adventures in Wonderland by Lewis Carrol was reprinted in English.

  • 2000

    2000
    Michael L. Printz Award was established. This award was administered by the American Library Association.

  • 2001

    2001
    The Robert F. Sibert Award for outstanding information books was established. This award was administered by the American Library Association.