History of Children's Literature

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  • John Newberry Opened a Bookstore

    John Newberry Opened a Bookstore

    Newberry opened a bookstore for children in St. Paul's Churchyard , London.
  • Lewis Carroll published Alice's Adventures in Wonderland

    Lewis Carroll published Alice's Adventures in Wonderland

    Among one of the first books to be published exclusively for children.
  • The First Child Labor Laws

    The First Child Labor Laws

    These laws allowed children to learn to read because of universal first through 8th grade public schools.
  • Macmillan Publishing House launched Children's Department

    Macmillan Publishing House launched Children's Department

    Based in the United States , this was the first publishing house to create a department for children. Louise Bechtel Seaman was appointed the head.
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    Development of Modern Picture Books

  • The American Library Association Established the John Newberry Award

    The American Library Association Established the John Newberry Award

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    Two Women Become Children Book Editors

    Helen Dean Fish and May Masses become Children's book editors at different companies.
  • The Horn Book Magazine is Published

    The Horn Book Magazine is Published

    A magazine of book reviews for children.
  • Viking Created a Children's Department

    Viking Created a Children's Department

    May Massee moved to open Children's department.
  • The American Library Association Created the Randolph Caldecott Award

    The American Library Association Created the Randolph Caldecott Award

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    Children and Young Adults book become an Important Part of Libraries

  • Children's Book Press Established

    Children's Book Press Established

    Harriet Rohmer was devoted to published bilingual picture books to promote diversity

  • Just Us Books Founded

    Established to address the lack of diversity. Phyllis Fogelman supported the work of several notable African American Authors