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John Newberry Bookstore
Published and sold books for children in St. Paul's Churchyard, London -
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
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