EXHIBIT 23




INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S CONSENT


We consent to the incorporation by reference in Registration Statement No. 
33-60188 of Educational Development Corporation on Form S-8 of our report dated 
May 2, 1997, appearing in this Annual Report on Form 10-K of Educational 
Development Corporation for the year ended February 28, 1997.


DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP

May 23, 1997
Tulsa, Oklahoma