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The printing press was invented by Johannes Gutenberg in Germany. This was made to mass-produce books for kids to read. The format was made easy to understand for kids to read. A popular book during this time was the Gutenberg Bible. -
Influencing how children are viewed as symbols and miniature adults. Changed a lot of children's literature for kids, teaching them morals and making the genre wider. -
Chapbooks are small, inexpensive books; they are short or small poems that were easy for kids to read. Carol Ann Duffy's William and the Ex-Prime Minister was a popular chapbook in 1992 -
In 1865-1930, a large number of children's books were published, and they were considered classic children's books. It was a big shift from didactism. Popular books were Alice in Wonderland and Peter Pan. -
In 1922, John Newbery's Medal was established. It was the world's first prize for children's books. It set a standard when people were creating books, and it inspired creativity. The first book that won was The Story of Mankind -
In 1938, Randolph Caldecott's medal was created. The medal is given to the best illustrators. It set a high standard for illustrations and expanded the definition of a children's book. The first winner was Dorothy P. Lathrop for Animals of the Bible. -
Little Golden Books were made to be affordable; 12 books were originally made, and they helped influence/encourage kids to read. The Poky Little Puppy was a popular book when they came out. -
From 1950 to 1960, there was a shift from escapism to realism (addressing controversial issues). Kids were empowered to read and encouraged to read more. A popular book during this time was Ezra Jack Keats's Snowy Day -
The Coretta Scott King Medal was created in 1969, honoring African American writers and illustrators. It promotes different race books to be read and fosters cultural understanding. Lillie Patterson was the first winner of the book Martin Luther King, Jr.: Man of Peace. -
The Pura Belpre Award is for Latino authors and illustrators. Inspires books/culture understanding again. Author Sandra Cisneros and illustrator David Diaz for their book The House on Mango Street. -
During this time, Graphic Novels were increasing in popularity. We evolved from newspapers to hardcover books. They were designed for kids/teens to integrate real-life themes. Graphic novels have made a big impact on kids and reading, making them confident and comfortable opening a book. A popular book was Smile by Raina Telgemeier