History of Literature

By Samantha.bachman

  • John Newbery opened a book store in St. Paul’s Churchyard, London

  • Pinocchio originally published

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    A Wonder Book for Boys and girls

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    Alice’s Adventures in wonderland was reprinted

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    Johanna Spyri’s Heidi

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    The Wonderful Adventures of Nils

  • First child labor laws Passed

    The first child labor laws that were passed in 1907 freed children to go to school.

  • Publishing house Macmillan launched a department devoted entirely to children’s books.

  • John Newbery Award established

    This award was established by the American library association.
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    Two women because first children books editors

    Helen Dean Fish and MAy Massee became the first children’s books editors.

  • The Horn Book Magazine was Published

    The Horn Book Magazine was published by the book shop for boys and girls in Boston under the guidance of Bertha Mahoney and Elinor Whitney

  • May Massee opened children’s book department

    May Massee opened a children’s book department at Viking. Other publishers began doing the same and the industry blossomed in the 20th century

  • Harriet Rohmer established Children’s Book press

    He was disturbed by the lack of picture books that reflected diversity. He devoted this to be publication of bilingual pictures books and reflected a diversity of cultural experiences.