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Chapbooks
Books sold by peddlers, before 1744 -
John Newberry opened a children's bookstore
Published and sold books for children. He is considered the father of children's literature. -
A Wonder Book for Boys and Girls
Nathaniel Hawthorne wrote the first children's book in America. -
Alice in Wonderland
Lewis Caroll's book created for the reading pleasure of children. -
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American Children Loved Reading
Children read books written in other countries as long as they were translated into English. -
Heidi
Johanna Spryi, author from Switzerland -
Pinocchio
Carlo Callodi, Italian writer -
New Technology Increased Book Publishing Speeds
Books for children are rapidly produced -
The Wonderful Adventures of Nils
Selma Lagerlof's book published in Sweden -
Child Labor Laws Passed
More children learn to read because they were now required to attend school until the eighth grade. -
Macmillan Publishing Launched Department Dedicated to Children's Books
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Modern Picture Books were developed in the 1920's
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John Newberry Award
Established by the American Library Association -
Two Women Become the First Children's Book Editors
Helen Dean Fish and May Masse are the first-ever children's book editors. -
The Horn Book Magazine was Published
Published by the bookshop for Boys and Girls in Boston -
Viking Opens Children's Book Department
May Massee moved to create this department at Viking Publishing. -
Children and Young Adult Books Became Important
Children and Young Adult books became an important part of Libraries, schools, homes, and publishing houses. -
Libraries Added Children's Reading Areas
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Children's Book Press Established
Harriet Rohmer created Children's Book Press to deal with the lack of diversity in reading materials for children of different cultures. She published books that were bilingual and that reflected diverse cultures. -
Just Us Books
Established to promote diversity in books and encouraged the work of African-American authors and illustrators. -
OrbisPictus Award
Created by the National Council of Teachers of English to celebrate nonfiction books. -
Michael L Printz Award
Award created to celebrate adolescent literature. -
Robert F Sibert Award
American Library Association established this award to celebrate outstanding informational books.
