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Opened a bookstore in London and sold books written specifically for children, marketing one of the first steps in children's publishing.
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One of the first and most influential fantasy books for children, which inspired stories worldwide.
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A sequel to Alice's Adventures in Wonderland.
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Heidi painted a warm picture of life in the Swiss Alps. It highlighted the value of family, kindess, and nature in a child's upbringing.
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The story of a puppet who wants to be a real boy became a classic everywhere. It's still one of the best known kids stories in the world.
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This story of a puppet who learns lessons about honesty and bravery connected with readers everywhere. It set the stage for many moral driven children's books that came after.
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This little book about a mischievous rabbit broke publishing records for children's books. Its success proved picture books could be both entertaining and profitable.
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These laws meant more children had to go to school instead of working full time. With kids learning to read, the demand for children's books grew fast. -
The Newbery Medal became the first award to honor outstanding children's books. It set a new standard for what counted as high quality writing for young readers. -
This magazine gave reviews and guidance on new children's books. It quickly became a trusted resource for teachers, librarians, and parents. -
The Caldecott Medal focused on celebrating illustrators of children's picture books. It reminded everyone that artwork is just as important as the writing in storytelling. -
This novel introduced readers to the magical land of Narnia, where children became heroes. It shaped modern fantasy and continue to inspire films and adaptations/
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This simple story about a boy enjoying snow broke barriers in children's literature. It was one of the first mainstream books to show a Black child as the main character.
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This young adult book tackled themes of bullying, power, and rebellion. It proved that fantasy for older kids could be just as layered as adult novels. -
The first Harry Potter book created a worldwide craze for reading. Midnight releases and packed bookstores demonstrated how much kids loved getting lost in the series.