Margaret A. Edwards | |
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_1922_(cropped).jpg) Alexander at graduation in 1922 | |
| Born | Margaret Alexander October 23, 1902 |
| Died | April 19, 1988 |
| Nationality | American |
| Education | Trinity University, Columbia University |
| Occupation | Librarian |
| Employer | Enoch Pratt Free Library |
| Spouse | Phillip Edwards |
Margaret Alexander Edwards (October 23, 1902 – April 19, 1988) was an American educator and librarian who was at the forefront of the movement for young adult services in the 20th century.[1] She is the namesake of the Margaret Edwards Award for young adult literature.
- ^ Wiegand , W.A., & Davis, D.G. (1994). Young Adult Services. In W. A. Wiegand & D. G. Davis, Jr. (Eds.), Encyclopedia of Library History (p. 663). New York: Garland Publishing.