Charlemae Hill Rollins Writer

Charlemae Hill Rollins (June 20, 1897 – February 3, 1979) was a pioneering librarian, author and storyteller in the area of African-American literature. During her thirty-one years as head librarian of the children’s department at the Chicago Public Library as well as after her retirement, she instituted substantial reforms in children’s literature.

Personal facts

Birth dateJune 20, 1897
Birth place
Yazoo City Mississippi
Nationality
United States
Date of deathFebruary 03, 1979
Place of death
Chicago

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