The History of Children’s Literature By Sammiebarnes 1744 The Beginning of Children’s Literature John Newberry Opens A Book Store In St. Paul’s Schoolyard, London Where He Sold Books He Published Specifically For Children 1871 Lewis Carroll’s Alice’s Adventures In Wonderland Is Published 1919 Children’s Literature Becomes Increasingly Popular in The US In 1919, US Publisher Macmillan Creates A Department Solely Dedicated to Children’s Literature