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John Newbery
Opened a bookstore in London where children's books were sold. Children's books at this time were created to teach proper behavior. -
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Children's Book Objectives
Children's book objectives came to incorporate entertainment value. -
Little Goody Two Shoes
By Oliver Goldsmith was published. Popular children's book of the time relaying the message that virtuousness can be rewarded. -
Lessons for Children
By Anna Laetitia Barbauld was published. This was on of the first progression books to help children learn to read. -
The Ledged of Sleepy Hallow
By Washington Irving was published. This story contains aspect of supernatural being, romance and historical references. -
Grimm's Fairy Tales
By Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm. A collection of stories / folktales containing magical and imaginary beings. -
A Christmas Carol
By Charles Dickens was published. One of the most time honored Christmas stories examining the idea of generosity and thinking of others. -
Alice's Adventure in Wonderland
By Lewis Carroll was published. Novel depicting the adventure a young girl encountered after falling down a rabbit hole into a fantasy land. -
Black Beauty
By Anna Sewell was published. Autobiographical memoir revealed by a horse named Black Beauty. -
Child Labor Laws
Child labor laws passed that released children to go to school -
Macmillian Publishing House
Created a department dedicated to children's books. -
Picture Books
Modern picture books began to develop. -
American Library Association established
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Helen Dean Fisher & Mary Massee
First children's book editors -
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Lack of multicultural children represented in children’s literature
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Harriet Rohmer
Established Children's Book Press dedicated to bilingual picture books. -
Just Us Books
Founded in 1988. Created to bring to light the lack of diversity in the children's book sector. -
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Only 3% - 4% of children's books related to people of color
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The Giver
By Lois Lowry was published. Novel about a boy in a futuristic society and all that he encounters and experiences. -
A Long Way from Chicago
By Richard Peck was published. Story of small town life during the depression. -
International Children's Digital Library (ICDL)
International Children's Digital Library (ICDL) was created. By 2004, the online database contained almost 400 books. -
Hattie Big Sky
By Kirby Larson was published. Novel placed during World War I depicting life and all the adversities encountered. -
The Girl Who Drank the Moon
By Kelly Regan Barnhill was published. Time travel fantasy novel about a young girl named Luna.
