History of children lit

Childrens Literature

  • 1744 John Newbery

    1744 John Newbery

    John Newbery opened a bookstore in St. Paul's churchyard, London. He published and sold books there for children.
  • 1907 Child Labor Law passed

    1907 Child Labor Law passed

    gave children the right to attend school.
  • 1919 Macmillian

    1919 Macmillian

    the U.S publishing house of Macmillian launched a department devoted entirely to childrens books.
  • 1922 The John Newbery Award

    1922 The John Newbery Award

    established by the American Library Association.
  • 1922 Helen Dean Fish and May Massee

    1922 Helen Dean Fish and May Massee

    Became the first children book editors, both at different companys.
  • 1924 The Horn Book Magazine

    1924 The Horn Book Magazine

    Was published by the Bookshop for boys and girls.
  • 1933 Viking Opens

    1933 Viking Opens

    May Massee moves to open a children's books department at Viking.
  • 1975 Harriet Rohmer

    1975 Harriet Rohmer

    Establishes children's book press, devoted to the publication of bilingual picturebooks.
  • 1988 Just Us Books Founded

    1988 Just Us Books Founded

    other small press found to address the lack of diversity such as Phyllis Fogelman.
  • 1990 OrbisPictus Award

    1990 OrbisPictus Award

    Administered by the National Council of Teachers of English
  • 2000 Michael L. Pintz Award

    2000 Michael L. Pintz Award

    Administered by the American Library Association
  • 2001 Robert F. Sibert

    2001 Robert F. Sibert

    Award for outstanding informational books, administered by the American Library Association.