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The Origins and History of American Children's Literature

The Origins and History of American Children's Literature Books meant for young readers did not appear until scholars such as John Locke began to suggest a more modern concept of childhood. Though the eighteenth century saw the establishment and growth of children's book publishing, it was as late as the nineteenth century when children's literature truly came of age. This article traces the development of American children's literature from its early European roots to the rich and diverse literary offerings available to young readers in the twenty‐first century. http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png The Reading Teacher Wiley

The Origins and History of American Children's Literature

Tunnell, Michael O.; Jacobs, James S.
The Reading Teacher , Volume 67 (2) – Oct 1, 2013
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Wiley
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Copyright © 2013 International Reading Association
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0034-0561
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1936-2714
DOI
10.1002/TRTR.1201
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Abstract

Books meant for young readers did not appear until scholars such as John Locke began to suggest a more modern concept of childhood. Though the eighteenth century saw the establishment and growth of children's book publishing, it was as late as the nineteenth century when children's literature truly came of age. This article traces the development of American children's literature from its early European roots to the rich and diverse literary offerings available to young readers in the twenty‐first century.

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The Reading Teacher – Wiley

Published: Oct 1, 2013

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