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In 1744, John Newbery opened a bookstore in St. Paul's Churchyard, London, where he published and sold books for children. His books were meant to instruct children in "proper behavior", however unlike most early literature, Dewey's books did not threaten the children with fire and brimstone if they did not comply.
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Most children's books came from England and up until now, children's books were primarily written to provide instruction, however in 1851, Nathaniel Hawthorne wrote the very first American book written for children.
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Lewis Carol writes Alice's Adventures in Wonderland as well as Through the Looking Glass, later in 1977. These books were written for children's entertainment rather than instruction, as well.
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In 1907, the first child labor laws were passed, and freed children to go to school.
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The US publishing house Macmillan launched a new department devoted entirely to children's books. Lousie Bechtel Seaman, formerly worked as an adult book editor, became the department head of this new children's book department.
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The American Library Association established the John Newbery award. This award is for authors that the association feels made a contribution to American Children's Literature.
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In 1922 these two women became the first children's book editors and they both work at different companies.
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In 1933, May Massee moved to open a children's books department at Viking, and after her other publishers began doing the same. This caused children's literature to flourish into the 20th century.
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In 1938, the Randolph Caldecott Award was created. This award was for the best illustrated children's picture book.
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Harriet Rohmer was disturbed by the lack of bilingual picture books that reflected a diversity of cultural experiences. So, she created the Children's Book Press to do just that.
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This award was administered by the National Council of Teachers of English. Non-fiction books were now brought more attention.
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This award was established to reward the best book for teens of it's literacy merit.
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Awards for outstanding informational books. This awards was established by the American Library Association
