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John Newberry opened bookstore in London for children
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A Wonder Book for Boys and Girls
Nathanial Hawthorne becomes the first American author to write a book specifically for children called A Wonder Book for Boys and Girls -
Alice in Wonderland
Alice in Wonderland is published for the sole purpose of children’s entertainment, with no trace of behavioral influence -
Pinocchio is Born
Carlo Collodi’s Pinocchio is published https://curr538theadventuresofpinocchio.weebly.com/impact-on-history-of-childrens-literature.html -
First Child Labor Laws are passed
The first child labor laws were passed, and more children were free to attend school and learn to read. This led to the increase of children’s books. -
Macmillan Launched
US publishing house Macmillan launched and devoted their company to children’s books. -
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Picture Books
Modern day picture books began to develop -
John Newberry Award is established
John Newberry Award was established by the American Library Association http://www.ala.org/alsc/awardsgrants/bookmedia/newberymedal/aboutnewbery/aboutnewbery -
First Children's Book editors
Two women, Helen Dean Fish and May Masse became the first children’s book editors, each at different companies -
The Horn Book Magazine
The Horn Book Magazine was published by the Bookshop for Boys and Girls in Boston under the guidance of Bertha Mahony and Elinor Whitney -
May Masse paves the way
May Massee moved to open a children’s book department at Viking, which led other publishers to do the same -
Randolph Caldecott Award was established
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Recognition of Children's literature
Children books and young adult books become increasingly important to libraries, schools, and homes. -
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We continue
Children's Literature continues to progress as we become more accepting as a society to lifestyles and choices were once unacceptable. Progression continues. -
Children’s Book Press
Harriet Rohmer established Children’s Book Press because she is disturbed by the lack of picture books that reflected diversity. -
Just Us Books
Just Us Books was founded to address a lack of diversity in Children’s books.
