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John Newbery opens a bookstore, publishing and selling books for children.
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Timeless children's literature.
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First children's book in America is written.
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The book gets reprinted worldwide for all children to enjoy.
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Simply for children to enjoy.
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Children's classic published in Switzerland by Johanna Spyri.
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A children's classic published in Italy.
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Published in Sweden
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Child labor laws are passed, thus, allowing more children to attend school to learn to read and write.
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Creates department for the sole purpose of children's books.
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Picture books for children become popular.
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Frederic G. Melcher introduces the idea of The Newbery Award, winning the approval of the American Library Association Executive Board.
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Helen D. Fish & May Massee, two women who held the first children's book editor position in two different companies.
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In Boston, the Boys and Girls bookshop publishes the magazine that reviews children's literature with advice from founders Elinor Whitney & Bertha Mahony.
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The first to open at Viking by May Massee, with other publishers following suit.
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Following in the footsteps of the Newbery Award, the American Library Association presents the Caldecott Award.
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Young adults and children's books become widespread in homes, schools, and libraries.
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Harriet Rohmer pioneers the publication of diverse children picture books.
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Promoting diversity, African-American illustrators and authors were advocated for and sponsored.
