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          John Newbery

          English publisher (1713–1767)

          John Newbery

          Born9 July 1713
          Waltham St Lawrence, Berkshire, England
          Died22 December 1767(1767-12-22) (aged 54)
          London, England
          Resting placeWaltham Saint Lawrence
          OccupationPublisher
          LanguageEnglish
          GenreChildren's literature
          Notable worksThe History of Little Goody Two-Shoes
          Spouse

          Jordan Mary Carnan

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          (m. 1739)​
          Children6
          RelativesElizabeth Anne Le Noir (adoptive granddaughter)

          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.[1] 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.[2]

          Early life

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