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John Newbery opened a bookstore in St. Paul's Churchyard where he published and sold books for children -
Nathaniel Hawthorne is considered the author of the first American book written specifically for children. -
Most children's books came from England, and were reprinted in English-speaking countries all over the world. -
Freed children to go to school -
Launched a department devoted entirely for children's books -
Began to develop -
The John Newbery Award was established by the American Library Association -
This medal recognizes American picture books for children -
Children's and young adults books became an important part of libraries, school, homes, and publishing houses. -
Was the first African American to both write and illustrate a children's book -
The first African American to write and illustrate a children's book.
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Literature for young readers by and about Native Americans began to flourish in the 1970's. -
Established Children's Book Press devoted to the publication of bilingual picture books that reflected diversity and cultural experiences. -
Non fiction began to get more attention and it reflected in the Orbis Pictus Award, established by the National Council of Teachers of English -
Latino Literature begins to become popular with paperback publication of Sandra Cisneros The House on Mango Street. -
International Children's Digital Library was launched -
Was inaugurated to honor an author or illustrator for his or her expression of the disability experience for young readers. -
The Arab American Book Award for literature for young readers was established in 2007. -
The classic description of a picturebook was shaken with the Caldecott Medal given for most distinguished picturebook of the preceding year to Brian Selznick. -
YALSA publishes a list of "Great Graphic Novels for Teens" and a "Top Ten" list each year.