History of Literature

  • Book Store

    John Newberry opened a book store where he published and sold books for kids.
  • Labor Laws

    1st children's labor laws were passed, which allowed them to go to school
  • Department

    US publishing house Macmillan launched a department devoted to children's books.
  • Picture Books

    Modern picturebooks began to develop.
  • Awards

    John Newbury award was created.
  • Viking

    May Masse moved to open a children's book in Viking.
  • Awards

    Randolph Caldecott award was established.