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In 1744 John Newberry opened up a book store in London where he published and sold books for children. Before this children were given poorly printed books that contains Bible verses and such things.
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Nathaniel Hawthorne is considered to be the first to write an american book for children with his book A Wonder Book for Boys and Girls
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Published in 1865, it was soon re-printed in english-speaking countries all over the world
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Another one of Lewis Carroll's books that was reprinted in english speaking countries.
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In 1919 Macmillan created a department specifically for children's Literature
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The American Literary Association founded the John Newberry award
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The American Literacy Association introduced the Caldecott Award
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Harriet Rohmer established
Children’s Book Press, devoted to the publication of
bilingual picturebooks that reflected a diversity of cultural experiences -
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Distopian Novels have added to the mix of books available for young readers
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In this century books about equality have been more of topic and also distopian novels have gained popularity
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