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Bookstore Opened in London
In the year 1744, a man named John Newbery opened a book store where he published and sold books for kids. -
A Wonder Book) for Boys and Girls (1851/1893)
The author, Nathaniel Hawthorne is considered to be one of the first authors to write a specifically for children. -
Alice's Adventures in Wonderland (1865/1992) and Through the looking Glass (1871/1977)
Lewis Carroll's books were reprinted in English because they were written to make kids happy, where most books were written to be informational. -
Child labor Laws
During this year the first child labor laws were created which allowed students to go to school instead of being forced to work. -
US Publishing House Macmillan
This publishing house created a department that was dedicated solely to children's books. -
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Modern Picture Books
During this time modern picture books began to develop. -
First two woman children's books editors
In the years 1922 and 1923 Helen Dean Fish and May Massee became the first editors for kids books -
John Newbery Award
This year the American Library Association established this award. -
The Horn Book Magazine
This magazine was published by the Bookshop for Boys and Girls in Boston. -
Randolph Caldecott Award
This award was created by the American Library Association. -
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Childrens and Young Adult Books
During this time these types of books became more important in libraries, schools, homes, and publishing houses. -
Coretta Scott King Awards(1970) and Pura Belpre Awards(1996)
These two awards were established by the American Library Association. The first award is for African American Literature and the other for Latino literature. -
Bilingual Picture Books
During this year Harriet Rohmer established the Children's Book Press, which mainly created bilingual picture books.