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First children's bookstore
John Newberry of London opened first bookstore that published and sold books for children. -
First American book written specifically for children
"A Wonder Book for Boys and Girls", Written by Nathanial Hawthorne -
Lewis Carroll's "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland" was reprinted and read around the world.
One of the first children's book intended solely for pleasure and not instruction. -
Child labor laws freed children to go to school.
The quality and types of books increased. -
First devoted department to children's literature by a publishing house
By US publishing house Macmillan -
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Modern picturebooks began to develop.
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John Newberry Award established
The award names the most distinguished American children's book published the previous year. -
Randolph Caldecott Award established
This recognition is awarded annually to the artist of the most distinguished American picture book for children. -
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Young Adult fiction begins to flourish.
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Harriet Rohmer established Children's Book Press.
This publication was devoted to publishing picturebooks that reflected a diversity of cultural experiences. -
Robert F. Sibert Award was established
An award for outstanding informational books