May Hill Arbuthnot | |
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| Born | May Hill August 27, 1884 |
| Died | October 2, 1969 (aged 85) |
| Nationality | American |
| Alma mater | University of Chicago, Columbia University |
| Occupation | Associate professor |
| Known for | Children's literacy advocate |
May Hill Arbuthnot (August 27, 1884 – October 2, 1969) was an American educator, editor, writer, and critic who devoted her career to the awareness and importance of children's literature. Her efforts expanded and enriched the selection of books for children, libraries, and children's librarians alike. She was selected for American Libraries article “100 Most Important Leaders we had for the 20th Century”.[1]