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Early Years
Children read off chapbooks, battledores of the alphabet or Bible verses. They also had hornbooks made from odd materials. -
First bookstore
Opening of the first bookstore fro children, in St. Paul’s Churchyard, London, by John Newbery. -
Various Genres
Various genres in children's literature began ti providing a wider selection for young readers. -
Libraries
Charitable individuals allowed public library systems to
develop quickly, this put more books in the hands of children worldwide. -
Labor Laws
The passing of the first Labor Laws, leading to more children to attend school and an increase in children's books. -
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More Books
Modern picture books began to develop for children’s and young adults’ book. They became an increasingly important part of libraries, schools, homes, and publishing houses. There was also a spread of public libraries with rooms just for children and adolescent books. -
Newbery Awards
The development of the John Newbery Award was established by the American Library Association. -
Bilingual Picture books
Harriet Rohmer established Children’s Book Press, it was devoted to the publication of bilingual picture books that reflected a diversity of cultural experiences. -
Books for Fun
Lewis Carroll’s two books, Alice’s Adventures
in Wonderland and Through the Looking Glass were reprinted in English-speaking
countries. -
Continuing to Grow
Literature for young readers continues to evolve. with experimentation with innovative techniques and genre mixing, the development
of electronic books (e-books) and apps.