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First Children's Bookstore
John Newbery opened a bookstore in London, where he published and sold children's books. -
Author of 1st American Book!
Nathaniel Hawthorne, who is considered the author of the first American children's book written specifically for children, A Wonder Book for Boys and Girls. -
Alice's Adventures in Wonderland
Lewis Carroll's Alice's Adventures in Wonderland was reprinted in English speaking countries all over the world. -
First Child Labor Laws
Child labor laws were passed in 1907, which meant more kids were able to go to school. As more children learned how to read and write, the quantity and types of books increased as a result. -
Macmillan Publishing House
Macmillan launched a department devoted primarily to children's books. -
Modern Picture Books
Modern picture books began to develop beginning in the 1920's through the 1930's. -
John Newbery Award
The John Newbery Award was established by the American Library Association, followed by the Randolph Caldecott Award in 1938. -
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The 1st Children's Book Editors
Two women by the name of Helen Dean Fish and May Massee, became the first children's book editors, each at a different company. -
Horn Magazine
Horn Magazine was published by the Bookshop and Boys and Girls in Boston. -
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Children's Books Become a Huge Importance
Children's and young adult's books become an intricate part of libraries, schools, homes, and publishing houses. -
People of Color in Children's Books
Bishop found that only 3-4% of children's books published in the early 1900's related to people of color. -
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Books that Represent Women?
During this time period, it was hard to find books where women didn't have ''nontraditional roles". -
Diversity in Children's Books
Diversity began to spread in children's books and young adult literature was enjoying a robust renaissance. -
Harriet Rohmer's Contributions to Children's Books
Because of the lack of picture books that reflected diversity, Harriet Rohmer established Children's Book Press that was devoted to the publication of bilingual picture books that reflected diverse cultural experiences.