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Bookstore for Kids
John Newbery opens bookstore in St. Paul's Churchyard, London. Newbery publishes and sells children's books that are designed to teach proper behavior in a non-threatening environment. -
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First American Book for Children
Nathaniel Hawthorne's "A Wonder Book for Boys and Girls" is considered the first American book for children. -
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Books for Imagination
Lewis Carroll's "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland" is reprinted in English-speaking countries. People now realize books nurture a child's imagination and books are now meant to entertain. -
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First Child Labor Laws
The first child labor laws are passed, allowing children to go to school. More children learn how to read and write, and new technology lessens the cost of printing, encouraging the publication of children books. -
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MacMillan Publishing House
Macmillan publishing house launches a department specifically for children's books. -
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Picture Books
Modern picture books emerge. -
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John Newbery Award
The American Librbary Association establishes the John Newbery Award and the Randolph Caldecott Award. -
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First Children's Books Editors
Helen Dean Fish and May Massee become the first children's book editors at different companies. -
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Children and Young Adult Books
Children's and young adults' books are more prominent in libraries, schools, and homes. Public libraries now have special rooms for children and young adults. -
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Diversity Books
Harriet Rohmer creates the Children's Book Press for the publication of bilingual picture books reflecting a diversity of cultures. -
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Non-Fiction
The National Council of Teachers of English establishes the OrbisPitus Award and the American Library Association establishes the Robert F. Sibert Award for informational books. Non-fiction children's books are more appreciated.