Children's literature

  • First Book Store

    First Book Store
    John Newbery opened the first book store that sold books for children in London.
  • A Wonder Book for Boys and Girls

    A Wonder Book for Boys and Girls
    Nathanial hawthorne is considered the author of the first American Children's Story.
  • Alice's Adventure in Wonderland

    Alice's Adventure in Wonderland
    Written by Lewis Caroll, Alice's Adventure in Wonderland was reprinted in English.
  • Child Labor Laws

    The first child labor laws were passed and freed children to attend school.
  • US Publishing House for Children

    Macmillan launched a department devoted to entirely children.
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    Modern Picture Books Created

  • First Children's Books Editors

    Helen Dean Fish and May Massee became the first children's books editors
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    Public Libraries

    With the spread of public libraries, books for children became more popular with schools and houses as well
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    Chapter Books

    An increasing number of chapter books were created as well as books with series.