Children's Literature

By RPMJ
  • The Early Years

    John Newbery (1713-1767) opened a bookstore in London and published books for children.
  • Alice's Adventures in Wonderland

    This book was reprinted in English speaking countries all over the world.
  • Pinocchio

    Author Carlo Collodi
  • The Tale of Peter Rabbit

    Written by Beatrix Potter.
  • Peter Pan

    Written by James M. Barrie
  • Period: to

    Picturebooks

    Modern picturebooks begin to develop
  • John Newbery Award

    Established by the American Library Association
  • Randolph Caldecott Award

    Established by the American Library Association.
  • Madeline

    Written by Ludwig Bemelmans
  • Period: to

    Children and Young Adult books

    Children and young adult books become part of libraries, schools and homes as popularity for them increases.
  • Curious George

    Written by H. A. Rey.
  • The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe

    Written by C. S. Lewis
  • Charlotte's Web

    Written by E. B. White.
  • A Wrinkle in Time

    Written by Madeleine L'Engle.
  • Where the Wild Things Are

    Written by Maurice Sendak
  • The Pigman

    Written by Paul Zindel
  • Children's Book Press

    Created by Harriet Rohmer due to the lack of diversity in picture books.
  • Gorilla

    Written by Anthony Browne
  • Orbis Pictus Award

    Administered by the National Council of Teachers of English. This award focuses on non-fiction.
  • Holes

    Written by Louis Sachar
  • Monster

    Written by Walter Dean Myers
  • Michael L. Printz Award

    Created to award authors of adolescent literature.
  • Robert F. Sibert Award

    Administered by the American Library Association for outstanding informational books.
  • Criss Cross

    Written by Lynne Rae Perkins
  • The Arrival

    Written by Shaun Tan
  • The Hunger Games

    Written by Suzanne Collins
  • Press Here

    Written by Herve Tullet
  • Brown Girl Dreaming

    Written by Jacqueline Woodson
  • El Deafo

    Written by Cece Bell

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