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James Patterson Donates $300,000 to Support Local Booksellers

12/10/2025

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James Patterson, author, sends $500 checks to 600 booksellers recommended by peers for the holidays.
Melanie Moore, who runs the Cincy Book Bus in Ohio, says this is her first paycheck.
Patterson donated millions to schools and literacy programs over the past 20 years.
In 2015, Patterson received an honorary National Book Award for contributions to literature.
Patterson emphasized booksellers' importance, saying, "What they do is crucial, especially right now."

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Story summary

James Patterson, author, sends $500 checks to 600 booksellers recommended by peers for the holidays.
Melanie Moore, who runs the Cincy Book Bus in Ohio, says this is her first paycheck.
Patterson donated millions to schools and literacy programs over the past 20 years.
In 2015, Patterson received an honorary National Book Award for contributions to literature.
Patterson emphasized booksellers' importance, saying, "What they do is crucial, especially right now."