Young Adult Literature Timeline
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Updated: 5 Jun 2020
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Created byJanine Chitty
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The Outsiders by S.E. HintonThe Contender by Robert LipsyteThe Pigman by Paul ZindelMy Darling, My Hamburger by Paul ZindelAre you there, God? It's me, Margaret by Judy BlumeGo Ask Alice by Anonymous (Beatrice Sparks)Periods
Growth of the middle class and educational institutionsChildren's divisions established by many publishing housesThe Great DepressionYoung Adult Services Division established by the American Library Associate (now YALSA)Civil rights and women's liberation movements; more permissive social and sexual climatePublication of may excellent YAAdolescent Literature Assembly of NCTE (ALAN) establishedFormation of the Committee of TenAdolescence by G. Stanley hallNational Council of Teachers of English establishedMargaret A. Edwards Award establishedMichael L. Printz Award for Excellence in Young Adult literature establishedThe Man without a Face by Isabel HollandDinky Hocker Shoots Smack! by M.E. KerrA Hero Ain't Nothin' but a Sandwich by Alice ChildressThe Chocolate War by Robert CormierForever by Judy BlumeFallen Angels by Walter Dean MyersWeetzie Bat by Francesca Lia BlockHarry Potter series by J.K. Rowling
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