Classic to Modern English Literature

10 Important Aspects on Children Literature   Children's Literature is often called "Juvenile Literature" - it's basically books for kids. People have been writing stuff specifically for children since the 1400s, usually trying to teach them morals or religion. The late 1800s and early 1900s are considered the "Golden Age" of kids' books. Lots of classics came out then. Experts say it's hard to draw clear lines between different types of children's books - they often overlap. Some books are tricky to categorize. Take Harry Potter - it's for kids, but tons of adults love it too. It got so popular that The New York Times had to make a separate bestseller list just for children's books! Seth Lerer, who wrote a book about children's literature, focuses on how kids have experienced these stories over time. In 1962, a French historian named Philippe Ariès argued that our modern idea of childhood is actually pretty recent. John Locke,