John Newbery
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The History of Little Goody Two-Shoes''
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John Newbery (9 July 1713 – 22 December 1767), considered "The Father of
Children's Literature", was an English publisher of books who first made children's literature a sustainable and profitable part of the literary market. He also supported and published the works of
Christopher Smart,
Oliver Goldsmith and
Samuel Johnson. In recognition of his achievements the
Newbery Medal was named after him in 1922.
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