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John Newbery's Bookstore
Opened in St. Paul's Churchyard, London. Previously kids had strictly instructional books called chapbooks, battledores, and hornbooks. -
1st Kid Specific Author
Nathanial Hawthorne was credited to be the first author to write specifically for kids. -
Kid's Department
Macmillan launches a department devoted to kids books. -
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Picture Books
Modern style picture books develop. -
1st Children's Books Editor
Two women became the first children's books editors. -
Horn Book Magazine
Published by the Bookstore for Boys and Girls in Boston. -
Children's Book Department at Vikings
Children's departments opened in other stores as well. -
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Importance of Children's Books
Children's books become important in libraries, schools, and at home. -
Children's Book Press
Emphasized diversity of culture.