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The Early Years
John Newbery opened a
bookstore in St. Paul’s Churchyard, London, where
he published and sold books for children. -
Nathaniel Hawthorne
A Wonder Book for Boys and Girls-The first American book written specifically for children. -
Lewis Carroll
Alice's Adventures in Wonderland was written merely for children's pleasure and their imagination. -
James M. Barrie
Peter Pan- The Author James Barrie became close with the Llewelyn Davies family. The 5 boys George, Jack, Peter Michael, and Nico were his inspiration in writing Peter Pan. -
The Twentieth Century
Macmillan established the first department devoted exclusively to children's books and hired Louise Seaman as the first children's book editor. -
John Newbery Award
The John Newbery Award was established by the American Library Association. -
Edward Ardizzone
As a young boy, Ardizzone became fascinated by the small Suffolk ports such as Ipswich, then frequented by the coastal steamers that traveled from port to port, which later became his inspiration for his Little Tim series. -
E.B. White
Charlotte's Webb- (One of my all-time favorites) E. B. White's experiences on the farm and his observations of the animals inspired much of the story of Charlotte's Web. -
Harriet Rohmer
Harriet Rohmer established Children’s Book Press, devoted to the publication of bilingual picture books that reflected a diversity of cultural experiences. Harriet was a pioneer of multicultural publishing. -
Michael L. Printz Award
The subsequent resurgence of adolescent literature was marked by the establishment of the Michael L. Printz Award in 2000; this award is administered by the American Library Association -
The Twenty-First Century
We began experiencing techniques and genre mixing, the development of electronic books (e-books) and apps, and the slow but continual rise in global and multicultural literature continue to alter the field of children’s literature. -
Russell Freedman
The Voice That Challenged a Nation: Marian
Anderson and the Struggle for
Equal Right- Author Russell Freedman describes the racial discrimination Anderson frequently encountered as an African American artist, as well as her role in the struggle for civil rights, a role defined by her dignified yet determined response to racism. -
Herve Tullet
Press Here- A great resource for developing children's language skills.