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First Children's Bookstore
John Newbery opened a bookstore in St. Paul’s Churchyard, London, where he published and sold books for children. -
First official book for children
Nathaniel Hawthorne is considered the author of the first American book written specifically for children, A Wonder Book for Boys and Girls. -
Fictional Children's book published in America
Lewis Carroll’s Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland was soon reprinted in English-speaking countries all over the world. The revolutionary qual- ity of Lewis Carroll’s two books, Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland and Through the Looking Glass, derives from the fact that they were written purely to give pleasure to children. -
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Children's Literature
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Child Labor Laws Created
Allowed children to go to school and as more children learned how to read and write in public schools, the quantity and the variety of books published for children began to grow increasingly. -
Publishing Department for children
the US publishing house Macmillan launched a department devoted entirely to children’s books -
John Newbery Award Created
The John Newbery Award was established by the American Library Association. -
First 2 Children's Book Editors
In 1922 and 1923, two women, Helen Dean Fish and May Massee, became the first children’s books editors, each at a different company. -
The Randolph Caldecott Award was created
The Randolph Caldecott Award was established. -
Diversity in Children's Books
Harriet Rohmer established Children’s Book Press, devoted to the publication of bilingual picturebooks that reflected a diversity of cul- tural experiences.