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John Newbery
Newbery opened a bookstore in St. Paul's Churchyard, London where he published and sold books. -
Nathaniel Hawthorne
He was the first American author -
New Genre
Most books were based on morals and lessons but a new genre emerged and introduced books such as Alice's Adventures in Wonderland. -
Books From Other Places
Children from America would read books from other countries. -
Children Go To School
1907 began the start of child labor laws being passed. This allowed children to attend school. More and more children began to learn how to read and write. -
Macmillan
The US publishing house Macmillan launched a department devoted entirely to children's books. -
Modern Picture Books Developed
A more modern style of picturebooks began to emerge. -
John Newbery Award
The American Library Association created the John Newbery Award. This award is given to authors who they feel make a distinguished contribution to American literature for children. -
First Editors
In 1922 and 1923, two women,
Helen Dean Fish and May Massee became the first
children’s books editors, each at a different company. -
May Massee Begins a Movement
May Massee opened a children's book department at Viking. This then caused children's literature to take off into the 20th century. -
Randolph Caldescott Award
This award goes to the best-illustrated children's book every year. The first award went to Helen Dean Fish (Stokes) for Animals of the Bible, A Picture Book. -
Ashley Bryan
He was the first African American to write a children's book and illustrate it too. -
Diversity
Children's Book Press is established by Harriet Rohmer to publish books reflecting more diversity so that all feel included. -
Just Us Books
A press company that established because of the lack of diversity in children's books. Phyllis Fogelman, who was an editor, encouraged and supported African American authors and illustrators. -
Orbis Pictus Award
The OrbisPictus Award was established by the National Council of Teachers of English for outstanding nonfiction books. The first award went to Jean Fritz (Putnam) for The Great Little Madison. -
Michael L. Printz Award
The American Library created the Michael L. Printz Award. Awarded to teens on its literary merit. The first award went to Walter Dean Myers for Monster. -
Robert F. Sibert Award
American Library Association established the Robert F. Sibert
Award for the best informational book.
