Joyce Meskis
Joyce Meskis | |
|---|---|
| Born | March 12, 1942 |
| Died | December 22, 2022 (aged 80) |
| Occupation | Bookseller |
| Known for | Ownership of the Tattered Cover bookstore; president of the American Booksellers Association (1991) |
Joyce Meskis (March 12, 1942 – December 22, 2022) was a notable American bookseller who took ownership of the Tattered Cover bookstore beginning in 1974. Her commitment to protecting readers' freedoms earned her the PEN/Newman's Own First Amendment Award in 1995.
Life
After completing her education at Purdue University, Meskis purchased the Tattered Cover bookstore in 1974 and transformed it into a well-known literary landmark. She held the position of president of the American Booksellers Association in 1991 and concluded her professional career with retirement in 2015.
Meskis was a mother to two daughters and died at the age of 80 on December 22, 2022.