Childrens Literture By brittany.rarick Jan 1, 1744 John Newbery opened a story for children's books Jan 1, 1871 Alice's Adventure in Wonderland and Through the Looking Glass were published for the children's pleasure Jan 1, 1907 Child labor laws Jan 1, 1962 Ashley Bryan was the first African American to write and illustrate a children's book Jan 1, 1970 Educating the imagination Nov 1, 1970 Children's literature about and by Native Americans began Jan 1, 2001 Award for outstanding informational books Oct 1, 2002 The International Children's Digital Library was launched Jan 1, 2006 Outstanding International Books list started Jan 1, 2007 Arab American Book Award for literature for young readers was established Jan 1, 2008 The classic description of a picture book has changed Jan 1, 2009 The American Library Association began