Evolution of Children's Literature: From Past to Present
Explore the rich history and development of children's literature, from its early beginnings in the 17th century with Johann Amos Comenius to the diverse genres and notable works in the 19th century. Discover how the 20th and 21st centuries ushered in a new era with prestigious awards like the Newbery Medal and the significance of creating engaging and age-appropriate content for children.
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Definitions Is The Lord of The FLIES a novel for children? THE KITE RUNNER? Whynot?
Any work enjoyed, read by children or written for children.
Childhood is a period of development Childhood is not monolithic There are some stages of development Books for children should be suitable to the cognitive and social abilities of children
The History of Literature for Children in 1658 Johann Amos Comenius published his Orbis Pictus (The World in Pictures) John Locke Thoughts concerning Educationn, Tabula Rasa Jean-Jacques Rousseau Emile John Newberry A Pretty Little Pocket Book (1744) Little Goody Two-Shoes (1765)
19th century- Golden Age for the literature for children Early 19th century German brothers - Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm Children s and Household Tales (1812) Danish writer, Hans Christian Andersen Fairy Tales (1835). English writer, Lewis Carroll Alice s Adventures in Wonderland (1865)
19th century Different types of novels and stories were published for children in 19th century Adventure Stories: The Coral Island by R. M. Ballantyne, The Adventures of Tom Sawyer by Mark Twain Historical Novels: Kidnapped by Robert Louis Stevenson Domestic and family stories: Little Women by Louisa May Alcott School Stories: Tom Brown s School Days by Thomas Hughes Fantasies: The Wonderful Wizard of Oz by L. Frank Baum, The Princess and the Goblin by George MacDonald Poems: A Child s Garden of Verses by Robert Louis Stevenson
20th and 21st centuries There are many awards to encourage the writers starting with the Newbery Medal in 1922. It s an American Award given annually by the American Library Association for excellence in children s literature. the Caldecott Medal, for excellence in illustration In England, the Carnegie Medal; the Greenway Medal for illustration Lifetime achievement awards In England, a position award named Children s Laureate Hans Christian Andersen Award (International)
