John newbery by stephen marchesi

Children's Literature Timeline

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  • John Newbury 1744

    John Newbury 1744

    Newbery (1713-1767) opened a bookstore at St. Paul's Churchyard, London. He published and sold children's books.
  • A wonder Book for Girls and Boys 1851-1893

    A wonder Book for Girls and Boys 1851-1893

    Nathaniel Hauwthorne is the author of this book. He was considered the author of the first American book written especially for children.
  • Alice's Adventures in Wonderland by lewis Carroll 1865-1992

    Alice's Adventures in Wonderland by lewis Carroll 1865-1992

    This book was soon reprinted in English speaking countries all over the world. This type of book nurtured children's imagination.
  • Pinnocho by Carlo Collodi published 1883

    Pinnocho by Carlo Collodi published 1883

    Children made no distinction among American and British books from other countries. For example, children read "Pinnocho."
  • Children Labor Laws 1907

    Children Labor Laws 1907

    Children Labor Laws passed in 1907. Children were freed to go to school. As children learned to read and write due to universal first through eight-grade public schools.
  • Macmillan 1919

    Macmillan 1919

    The US publishing house Macmillan launched a department devoted entirely to children's books.
  • John Newbery 1922

    John Newbery 1922

    John Newbery award was established by the American Library Association.
  • May Masse 1933

    May Masse 1933

    May moved to open a children's books department at Viking.
  • Randolph Caldecott 1938

    Randolph Caldecott 1938

    Randolph's award was established by the American Library Association in 1938. One of the best authors of children's books.
  • Picture Books developed 1920-1960

    Picture Books developed 1920-1960

    Children's and young adults' books became an increasingly important part of libraries, schools, homes, and publishing houses.
  • Harriet Rohmer 1975

    Harriet Rohmer 1975

    Harriet felt disturbed by the lack of picture Books that reflected diversity. She established Children’s Book Press, which devoted to publish bilingual picture books that show diversity.
  • Robert F. Sibert award 2001

    Robert F. Sibert award 2001

    Robert's award was given for outstanding informational administrated by the American Library Association in 2001.