Charlemae Hill Rollins
Charlemae Hill Rollins | |
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| Born | June 20, 1897 Yazoo City, Mississippi, US |
| Died | February 3, 1979 (aged 81) Chicago, Illinois, US |
| Occupation | Librarian |
| Notable works | We Build Together: A Reader's Guide to Negro Life and Literature for Elementary and High School Use |
Charlemae Hill Rollins (June 20, 1897 – February 3, 1979) was a pioneering librarian, writer, and storyteller in the area of African American literature. During her 31 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.