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John Newbery opened a
bookstore in St. Paul’s Churchyard, London, where
he published and sold books for children. -
A Wonder Book for Boys and Girls-The first American book written specifically for children. -
Alice's Adventures in Wonderland was written merely for children's pleasure and their imagination. -
Peter Pan- The Author James Barrie became close with the Llewelyn Davies family. The 5 boys George, Jack, Peter Michael, and Nico were his inspiration in writing Peter Pan. -
Macmillan established the first department devoted exclusively to children's books and hired Louise Seaman as the first children's book editor. -
The John Newbery Award was established by the American Library Association. -
As a young boy, Ardizzone became fascinated by the small Suffolk ports such as Ipswich, then frequented by the coastal steamers that traveled from port to port, which later became his inspiration for his Little Tim series. -
Charlotte's Webb- (One of my all-time favorites) E. B. White's experiences on the farm and his observations of the animals inspired much of the story of Charlotte's Web. -
Harriet Rohmer established Children’s Book Press, devoted to the publication of bilingual picture books that reflected a diversity of cultural experiences. Harriet was a pioneer of multicultural publishing. -
The subsequent resurgence of adolescent literature was marked by the establishment of the Michael L. Printz Award in 2000; this award is administered by the American Library Association -
We began experiencing techniques and genre mixing, the development of electronic books (e-books) and apps, and the slow but continual rise in global and multicultural literature continue to alter the field of children’s literature. -
The Voice That Challenged a Nation: Marian
Anderson and the Struggle for
Equal Right- Author Russell Freedman describes the racial discrimination Anderson frequently encountered as an African American artist, as well as her role in the struggle for civil rights, a role defined by her dignified yet determined response to racism. -
Press Here- A great resource for developing children's language skills.