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John Newbery's Life
Described as the father of Children's Literature -
John Newbery opens bookstore
In 1744, John Newbery opened a bookstore in St. Paul's Churchyard in London. Here, he published and sold books for children. -
First Child Labor Laws
In 1907, the first child labor laws allowed children to go to school. As more children became literate with this new education, children's books' production rapidly increased, both in terms of type and quantity. Children's books became profitable, and publishers began to establish departments dedicated to children's literature. -
Macmillan Publishing House launches Department Devoted to Children's Books
A publishing house in the US devoted a department entirely to children's books in 1919. Louise Betchel Seaman was appointed department head. -
John Newbery Award is Established
in 1922, the John Newbery Award was established by the American Library Association. This award signifies a distinguished contribution to American Literature for children. -
Modern Picture Books Develop
in the 1920s and 1930s, modern picture books began to develop. -
Children's and Young Adult's Books become increasingly popular
From the 1940s through the 1960s, children's and young adults' books became an increasingly important part of schools, libraries, publishing houses, and homes. Children's and young adult's reading interests grew dramatically. -
Harriet Rohmer establishes Children's Book Press
In 1975, Harriet Rohmer established the Children 's Book Press. They were devoted to publishing bilangual picture books that showed a diversity of cultural experiences. -
Orbis Pictus Award
The establishment of the Orbis Pictus Award reflects the increasing attention that non-fiction received in the end of the twentieth century. This was by the National Council of Teachers of English in 1990 -
Michael L. Printz Award
In 2000, the Michael L. Printz award was established, reflecting the subsequent grown of adolescent literature. This was administered by the American Library Association.
