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Like the carousel pictured at left, the Sugarman Children’s Book Award was a gift from Joan Sugarman to her late husband, Norman. It was created in 1987, the first of three awards that honor her husband. Others include the Norman A. Sugarman Biography Award, a bi-annual national honor for the best biography written in the United States, administered by the Cleveland Public Library. And, a third award, administered by the DC Jewish Community Center, which recognizes books with Judaic excellence for children and young adults.
Norman Sugarman was a distinguished author and attorney, as well as a loving, encouraging spouse. He was an Assistant Commissioner of IRS and a senior partner in Baker & Hostetler. Norman Sugarman was deeply involved in the drafting of 501(c)(3) tax code, establishing the framework for not-for-profit entities. He was the author of a weighty (726 pages) “Bible” for lawyers, Tax-Exempt Charitable Organizations, published by the American Law Institute.
Through his professional endeavors, Norman Sugarman enabled individuals and the private sector to share in “the privilege of giving.” Norman, himself, was strongly committed to personal philanthropy and filled many evening and weekend hours, as well as the rooms of his home, with pro bono work for needy and disadvantaged families.
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Sugarman Children’s Book Award Coordinator:
Robert Anderson
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The Joan G. Sugarman Children’s Book Award is administered by LEF through the original grant and ongoing generous contributions of members of the greater Washington writers’ and publishers’ community who cherish creativity and understand the needs of children. To participate in this unique regional award and enable its long-term continuation, please send your contribution to:
WIW Legal and Educational Fund, Inc.
For: Joan G. Sugarman Children’s Book Award
P.O. Box 70437
Washington, DC 20024
For additional information - 202-466-1344 or e-mail
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