Occupation Librarian | ||
Born April 20, 1921 ( 1921-04-20 ) Richmond, Virginia Known for Library Services to Children, Minorities and The Visually Impaired Died 9 November 2009, San Francisco, California, United States Alma mater Case Western Reserve University | ||
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. 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.
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."
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