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John Newbery opened a children's bookstore
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 by Nathaniel Hawthorne
Nathaniel Hawthorne is considered the author of the first American book written specifically for children. -
The first child labor laws passed
The first child labor laws, freed children to go to school. As more children learned to read, the quantity and types of books for children rapidly increased -
Macmillan launched department for children's books
The US publishing house MacMillan launched a department devoted entirely to children's books -
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picture books began to develop
Modern picture books began to develop. -
John Newbery Award established
The John Newbery Award was established by the American Library Association. -
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Helen Dean Fish and May Massee, became the first children's books editors
Helen Dean Fish and May Massee, became the first children's books editors, each at a different company. -
The Hornbook Magazine was published
The Horn Book Magazine was published by the Bookshop for Boys and Girls in Boston under the guidance of Bertha Mahony and Elinor Whitney. -
children's books department opened at Viking
May Massee moved to open a children's books department at Viking. -
Randolph Cadecott Award established
The Randolph Cadecott Award was established. -
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Children's and young adult books became increasingly important
Children's and young adult books became an increasingly important part of libraries, schools, homes, and publishing houses. -
Children's Book Press established
Harriet Rohmer establlished Children's Book Press, devoted to the publication of bilingual picturebooks that reflected a diversity of cultural experiences. -
Just Us Books was established
Other small presses such as Just Us Books, were esablished to further address the lack of diversity in the field. -
OrbisPictus Award established
the OrbisPictus Award is established and administered by the National Council of Teachers of English -
Michael L. Printz Award established
establishment of the Michael L. Printz Award administered by the American Library Association -
Robert F. Sibert Award established
The Robert F. Sibert Award is established for outstanding informational books and administered by the American Library Association
