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First Children's Bookstore
John Newbery opens a bookstore, publishing and selling books for children. -
Classic Children's Literature Begins Popping up Everywhere
Timeless children's literature.
ALA -
A Wonder Book for Boys and Girls
First children's book in America is written. -
Alice's Adventures in Wonderland
The book gets reprinted worldwide for all children to enjoy. -
Through the Looking Glass
Simply for children to enjoy. -
Heidi
Children's classic published in Switzerland by Johanna Spyri. -
Pinocchio
A children's classic published in Italy. -
The Wonderful Adventures of Nils
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Child Labor Laws
Child labor laws are passed, thus, allowing more children to attend school to learn to read and write. -
U.S. Publishing House Macmillan
Creates department for the sole purpose of children's books. -
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Picture Books Develop
Picture books for children become popular. -
Newbery Award is Created
Frederic G. Melcher introduces the idea of The Newbery Award, winning the approval of the American Library Association Executive Board.
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Children Book Editors
Helen D. Fish & May Massee, two women who held the first children's book editor position in two different companies. -
The Horn Book Magazine
In Boston, the Boys and Girls bookshop publishes the magazine that reviews children's literature with advice from founders Elinor Whitney & Bertha Mahony.
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Children's Book Department
The first to open at Viking by May Massee, with other publishers following suit. -
Randolph Caldecott Award
Following in the footsteps of the Newbery Award, the American Library Association presents the Caldecott Award.
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Children's Books Become In Demand
Young adults and children's books become widespread in homes, schools, and libraries. -
Children's Book Press
Harriet Rohmer pioneers the publication of diverse children picture books. -
Just Us Books
Promoting diversity, African-American illustrators and authors were advocated for and sponsored.
