May Justus

May Justus
Born(1898-05-12)May 12, 1898
DiedNovember 7, 1989(1989-11-07) (aged 91)
Resting placeSummerfield Cemetery, Grundy County, Tennessee, USA
Alma materUniversity of Tennessee
Occupations
  • Teacher
  • Children's author

May Justus (May 12, 1898 – November 7, 1989) was an American author of numerous children's books, almost all of which were set in Appalachia and reflect the traditional culture of her native East Tennessee. She also worked as a teacher and served for many years as volunteer secretary-treasurer for the Highlander Folk School.