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The Early Years
John Newbery opens a bookstore in London where he sells children's books -
Alice in Wonderland
Originally called Alice's Adventures in Wonderland written by Lewis Carroll in 1871 -
First American Children's Book Writer
Nathaniel Hawthorne, known for A winder Book for Boys and Girls -
Macmillan
First publishing house devoted specifically to the publishing of children's books -
John Newbury award
American Library Association created this award to recognize excellence in children's literature -
Diversity reflected in picture books
Harriet Rohmer established the Children's book press devoted to the publication of bilingual picturebooks -
Just Us Books
Small press company founded to address the lack of diversity in children's books