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John Newbery
John Newberry published and sold books that were supposed to teach children proper behavior in an apporpriate manner. -
Alice In Wonderland
Alice in Wonderland was one of the first books that allowed children to use their imagination and was not used for instruction -
Child Labor Laws
Child labor laws were passed which allowed children to go to school. At this time different types of books began to gain popularity. -
Macmilan
Macmilan launched a department specifically for children literature. -
Modern Picture books
Modern picture books gained their popularity at this time. -
Helen Dean Fish and May Massee
Helen Dean Fish and May Massee were the first two children's literature authors. -
Children's book press
Harriet Rohmer created Children's Book Press to publish billingual picture books and include diversity.