-
John Newberry opens a bookstore in St, Paul's Churchyard, London which published and sold books for children. Newberry's books were intended to teach children desirable behaviors, but left out the typical punishments for misbehavior. -
Lewis Carroll wrote "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland," purely for children to enjoy and foster their imagination. -
The US publishing house opened a department which focused solely on children's literature -
Helen Dean Fish and May Massee become the first children's book editors at two different companies. -
The award was established by the American Library Association. -
Mary Poppins is published, written by P.L. Travers -
-
Curious George is released by H. A. Rey -
Harriet Rohmer devoted the Children's Book Press to publish bilingual picturebooks which related to diverse cultural experiences. -
The resurgence of adolescent literature is marked by the establishment of this award which is administered by the American Library Association.