Effie Morris
| Effie Lee Morris | |
|---|---|
| Born |
April 20, 1921 Richmond, Virginia |
| Died |
November 9, 2009 (aged 88) San Francisco, California |
| Alma mater | Western Reserve University |
| Occupation | Librarian |
| Known for | Library Services to Children, Minorities and The Visually Impaired |
Effie Lee Morris (April 20, 1921 – November 9, 2009) was an American librarian and educator best known for her work and advocacy for library services for minorities, underserved children, and the visually impaired.[1] She was the author of the selection criterea for the Coretta Scott King Award established by the American Library Association in 1970, and was selected as its first chair upon adoption.[2][3]
In June 2010 Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi read a tribute to Morris into the congressional record, calling her "a visionary who recognized the power of literacy and education in overcoming racism, inequality and poverty."[4]
References
- ↑ Zalusky, Steve (15 June 2010). "Effie Lee Morris honored for her work as a librarian, advocate for underserved children and the visually impaired". ALANews. Retrieved 14 January 2016.
- ↑ Wilkin, Binnie Tate (2006-01-01). African American Librarians in the Far West: Pioneers and Trailblazers. Scarecrow Press. ISBN 9780810851566.
- ↑ Jackson, Andrew P.; (Jr.), Julius Jefferson; Nosakhere, Akilah (2012-01-01). The 21st-century Black Librarian in America: Issues and Challenges. Scarecrow Press. ISBN 9780810882454.
- ↑ https://www.congress.gov/congressional-record/2010/06/10/extensions-of-remarks-section/article/E1063-2
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