Background
May, Jill Powell was born on August 23, 1943 in Rocky Ford, Colorado, United States. Daughter of Floyd E. and Florine Glenda (Riggs) Powell.
May, Jill Powell was born on August 23, 1943 in Rocky Ford, Colorado, United States. Daughter of Floyd E. and Florine Glenda (Riggs) Powell.
Master of Library Science, University of Wisconsin, 1966.
Children's library, Madison (Wisconsin) Public Library., 1966-1967; coordinator bookmobile services, Madison (Wisconsin) Public Library., 1967-1969; assistant professor, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana, 1970-1982; associate professor, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana, 1982-1991; professor, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana, since 1991.
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Member Children's Literature Association (board directors 1979-1982, chairperson publications 1983-1989, vice president 1988), National Council Teachers English, Modern Language Association (chair executive committee children's literature division 1986-1987), Midwest Modern Language Association, International Research Society for Children's Literature, International Association, for Fantastic in Arts, Indiana Library. Association (chair publications board 1979-1982, humanist in residence 1979), Alpha Delta Kappa (local chaplain), Delta Kappa Gamma (Gertrude Kreuger scholar 1980).
Married Robert E. May, June 10, 1967. Children: Heather Rachel, S. Beth.