Childrens Literature

1744 John Newbery

Jul 18, 1744

John Newbery opened a bookstore in St. Paul's churchyard, London. He published and sold books there for children.

1907 Child Labor Law passed

Jul 18, 1907

gave children the right to attend school.

1919 Macmillian

Jul 18, 1919

the U.S publishing house of Macmillian launched a department devoted entirely to childrens books.

1922 The John Newbery Award

Jul 18, 1922

established by the American Library Association.

1922 Helen Dean Fish and May Massee

Jul 18, 1922

Became the first children book editors, both at different companys.

1924 The Horn Book Magazine

Jul 18, 1924

Was published by the Bookshop for boys and girls.

1933 Viking Opens

Jul 18, 1933

May Massee moves to open a children's books department at Viking.

1975 Harriet Rohmer

Jul 18, 1975

Establishes children's book press, devoted to the publication of bilingual picturebooks.

1988 Just Us Books Founded

Jul 18, 1988

other small press found to address the lack of diversity such as Phyllis Fogelman.

1990 OrbisPictus Award

Jul 18, 1990

Administered by the National Council of Teachers of English

2000 Michael L. Pintz Award

Jul 18, 2000

Administered by the American Library Association

2001 Robert F. Sibert

Jul 18, 2001

Award for outstanding informational books, administered by the American Library Association.