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John Newberry published and sold children's books at his newly
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Nathaniel Hawthorne is the author of A Wonder Book for Boys and Girls, the first American book written for children.
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Johanna Spyri's, Heidi, is published in Italy.
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Carlo Collodi's Pinocchio is published.
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The Wonderful Adventures of Nil by Selma Lagerlof is published in Switzerland.
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The child labor laws allowed children to be free to go to school.
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Macmillan launches its own department specifically for children's books.
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The John Newberry Award was established.
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The Randolph Caldecott Award was established.
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Harriet Rohner establishes Children's Book Press which is dedicated to diversifying children's literature.
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Alice's Adventures in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll was reprinted in English all over the world.
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Michael L. Printz Award was established
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The Robert F. Silbert Award is established for outstanding informational books.
