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Opening of Children's Book Store in London
In St. Paul's Churchyard, London John Newbery published and sold books to children. His books were meant to teach children proper behavior. -
Alice's Adventures in Wonderland
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Child Labor Laws
In 1907 Child Labor laws allowed children to go to school. As a result more children learned how to read and write. -
Anne of Green Gables
Written by L.M. Montgomery. -
MacMillian Launched Children's Book Department
The MacMillian Publishing House created a new book department solely for children. -
Picture Books
In the 1920s to the 1930s picture books as we know them today were starting to emerge. -
John Newbery Award
Established in 1922 by The American Library Association. -
First Women Editors for Children's Books
In 1922 and 1923 hired by different companies two women Helen Dean Fish and May Massee became the first female editors for children's books. -
The Velveteen Rabbit
Written by Margery Williams -
Marry Poppins
Written by P.L. Travers -
Randolph Caldecott Award
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Curious George
Written by H.A. Rey. -
The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe
Written by C.S. Lewis. -
Where the Wild Things Are
Written by Maurice Sendak. -
The Outsiders
Written by S.E. Hinton. -
Diversity of Children's Picture Books
Harriet Rohmer created Children's Book Press to create bilingual books and diversify children's picturebooks to include different cultures. -
Bridge to Terabithia
Written by Katherine Paterson. -
Lack of Diversity
Bishop found out that only 3-4% of books published between 1990-1992 related to people of color. -
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone
Written by J.K. Rowling. -
Launch of International Childrens Library
A site that was launched that contains thousands of books in many different languages and from different cultures.
