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Children's Literature

By jenzr3

  • 16th and 17th century

    16th and 17th century
    Chapbooks, battledores, and hornbooks
    These types of books were focused purely on instruction. Children were viewed as little adults. Originated in England.

  • 18th century - imagination is for children

    18th century - imagination is for children
    1744 John Newbery opened up the first bookstore for children. His books taught children and nurtured a childs imagination.

  • 19th century - global publishing

    19th century - global publishing
    Nathaniel Hawthorne is considered the first American Author for a book intended for children. Most books were coming from England.

  • 20th century- increase in production

    20th century- increase in production
    Child labor laws were passed and many more children attended school. This led to an increase in book productions. By the 1920's modern picture books were being developed.

  • 21st century - diversity

    21st century - diversity
    Currently more diversity is being sought and wrote about. Internationally, books are being translated, characters have different sexual orientations and gender roles.