Which classic children's author was the first to strategically trademark their characters for merchandising, creating a revolutionary product development model that still generates over $1 billion annually?

Before social media influencers, literary icons were some of the first creators to see their personal brand extend into product lines and merchandise. This trivia explores how famous authors and their works transformed into commercial empires, changing how we think about literary branding and product development in the arts sector. Test your knowledge about the intersection of literature and product marketing!

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Beatrix Potter, who personally developed and patented the first Peter Rabbit doll in 1903
A.A. Milne, who sold Winnie-the-Pooh merchandising rights to Disney in 1930
Dr. Seuss, who established Seuss Enterprises in 1925 to manage character licensing
Lewis Carroll, who created the first Alice in Wonderland themed products in 1890