Edwards, Margaret A.

Margaret Alexander Edwards is a pioneer and a legend in the field of young adult librarianship. She served young adults at the Enoch Pratt Library in Baltimore for more than 30 years. Often referred to as the "patron saint of young adult services," she was one of the first librarians to recognize the importance of specialized services that address the particular needs of young adults. Her philosophies and practices, as illustrated in The Fair Garden and the Swarm of Beasts, have influenced and inspired generations of librarians since its original publication in 1969, and continue to be foundat...