Black Excellence: Charlemae Hill Rollins
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charlemae_Hill_Rollins
Charlemae Hill Rollins (June 20, 1897 – February 3, 1979)[1] 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.