The Literary Lion Award is presented to an individual who has demonstrated exceptional
dedication to literacy, reading, and the print culture in the State of New Jersey.

 Winners of the Literary Lion Award               

 2006, Eleanor Horne, Vice President,
                          ETS Social Investment Fund

  2007, Gus Friedrich, Dean Emeritus, Rutgers, SCI

  2008, Betty Turock, Professor Emerita,
                           Rutgers School of Communication and Information
                           Past President, American Library Association
                           Winner of ALA 2006 Lippincott Award

2009, Wilma Grey, Director, Newark Public Library