History of Children's Literature

  • John Newberry Bookstore

    Published and sold books for children in St. Paul's Churchyard, London
  • Wonder Book for Boys and Girls

    Wonder Book for Boys and Girls
    Nathaniel Hawthorne is considered the author of the first American book written specifically for children
  • First Child Labor Laws Passed

    Freeing children to go to school
  • Macmillan, US Publishing House

    Launched department devoted to children's books
  • John Newberry Award

    Established by the American Library Association to the author of the most distinguished contributions to American literature for children
  • Randolph Caldecott Award

    Is established by Association for Library Service to Children to honor the illustrator of the most distinguished American picture book for children
  • The Outsiders

    The Outsiders
    Written by S.E. Hinton was written during a renaissance of young adult literature
  • Children's Book Press

    Established by Harriet Rohmer devoted to the publication of picture books that reflect diversity of cultural experiences.
  • Orbis Pictus Award

    Is established for outstanding Non Fiction for children
  • Michael L. Printz Award

    Is established and is awarded to the best book written for young adults
  • Robert F. Sibert Award

    Is established to honor distinguished informational books for children