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John Newbery
John Newbery opened a bookstore in St. Paul's Churchyard where he published and sold books for children -
A Wonder Book for Boys and Girls
Nathaniel Hawthorne is considered the author of the first American book written specifically for children. -
Alice's Adventures in Wonderland
Most children's books came from England, and were reprinted in English-speaking countries all over the world. -
The first child labor laws
Freed children to go to school -
US publishing house Macmillan
Launched a department devoted entirely for children's books -
Modern Picture Books
Began to develop -
John Newbery Award
The John Newbery Award was established by the American Library Association -
Randolph Caldecott Award
This medal recognizes American picture books for children -
Children's and young adults books
Children's and young adults books became an important part of libraries, school, homes, and publishing houses. -
Ashely Bryan
Was the first African American to both write and illustrate a children's book -
Ashley Bryan
The first African American to write and illustrate a children's book. -
Native American Literature
Literature for young readers by and about Native Americans began to flourish in the 1970's. -
Harriet Rohmer
Established Children's Book Press devoted to the publication of bilingual picture books that reflected diversity and cultural experiences. -
National Council of Teachers of English
Non fiction began to get more attention and it reflected in the Orbis Pictus Award, established by the National Council of Teachers of English -
Latino Literature
Latino Literature begins to become popular with paperback publication of Sandra Cisneros The House on Mango Street. -
International Children's Digital Library
International Children's Digital Library was launched -
Schneider Family Book Award
Was inaugurated to honor an author or illustrator for his or her expression of the disability experience for young readers. -
Arab American Book Award
The Arab American Book Award for literature for young readers was established in 2007. -
Caldecott Medal
The classic description of a picturebook was shaken with the Caldecott Medal given for most distinguished picturebook of the preceding year to Brian Selznick. -
The American Library Association's Young Adult Library Services Association
YALSA publishes a list of "Great Graphic Novels for Teens" and a "Top Ten" list each year.