History of Children's Literature

By kyrsten.sloat
  • John Newbery opened a bookstore in St. Paul's Churchyard, London.

    John Newbery opened a bookstore in St. Paul's Churchyard, London.

    At this bookstore, Newbery published and sold books for children.
  • Nathaniel Hawthorne wrote A Wonder Books for Boys and Girls

    Nathaniel Hawthorne wrote A Wonder Books for Boys and Girls

    This book was written specifically for children.
  • Lewis Carroll's Alice's Adventures in Wonderland reprinted in English-speaking countries around the world.

    Lewis Carroll's Alice's Adventures in Wonderland reprinted in English-speaking countries around the world.

    Previous to this, children's books were intended for instruction, versus pleasure.
  • Johanna Spyri's Heidi was published in Switzerland.

    Johanna Spyri's Heidi was published in Switzerland.

  • Carlo Collodi's Pinocchio was published in Italy.

    Carlo Collodi's Pinocchio was published in Italy.

  • Selma Lagerlof's The Wonderful Adventures of Nils was published in Sweden.

    Selma Lagerlof's The Wonderful Adventures of Nils was published in Sweden.

  • First child labor laws were passed.

    First child labor laws were passed.

    This freed children to go to school, and thus the quantity and types of books published for children rapidly increased.
  • US publishing house Macmillan launched a department in entirety to children's books.

    US publishing house Macmillan launched a department in entirety to children's books.

  • The John Newbery Award was established by the American Library Association.

    The John Newbery Award was established by the American Library Association.

  • First children's book editors.

    First children's book editors.

    Two women - Helen Dean Fish and May Massee.
  • The Horn Book Magazine was published.

    The Horn Book Magazine was published.

    This magazine was published by the Bookshop for Boys and Girls in Boston under the guidance of Bertha Mahony and Elinor Whitney.
  • May Massee opened a children's book department at Viking.

    May Massee opened a children's book department at Viking.

  • The Randolph Caldecott Award was established by the American Library Association.

    The Randolph Caldecott Award was established by the American Library Association.

  • Harriet Rohmer established Children's Book Press.

    Harriet Rohmer established Children's Book Press.

    This press was devoted to the publication of bilingual picture books to reflect the diversity of cultural experiences.
  • Just Us Books was founded.

    Just Us Books was founded.

  • The Orbis Pictus Award was established by the National Concil of Teachers of English.

    The Orbis Pictus Award was established by the National Concil of Teachers of English.

  • The Robert F. Sibert Award was established by the American Library Association.

    The Robert F. Sibert Award was established by the American Library Association.