NEW YORK (AP) — Best-selling author James Patterson is giving away $1 million of his own money to
independent bookstores.
On
Wednesday, Patterson announced the first round of 55 stores to receive
over $267,000 in funds. The remaining $750,000 will be given out in
stages throughout the year.
Patterson’s publisher, Hachette Book
Group, released a statement saying the author feels that bookstores are
vital to communities and that they leave a lasting love of reading in
children and adults.
The bookstores can do whatever they want with the grants, which range from $2,000 to $15,000.
Patterson’s
books have sold more than 300 million copies worldwide, making him
among the world’s most prolific and popular writers.
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Online: www.jamespatterson.com
Copyright 2014 The Associated Press. All rights
reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or
redistributed.
NEW YORK (AP) — Best-selling author James Patterson is giving away $1 million of his own money to
independent bookstores.
On
Wednesday, Patterson announced the first round of 55 stores to receive
over $267,000 in funds. The remaining $750,000 will be given out in
stages throughout the year.
Patterson’s publisher, Hachette Book
Group, released a statement saying the author feels that bookstores are
vital to communities and that they leave a lasting love of reading in
children and adults.
The bookstores can do whatever they want with the grants, which range from $2,000 to $15,000.
Patterson’s
books have sold more than 300 million copies worldwide, making him
among the world’s most prolific and popular writers.
___
Online: www.jamespatterson.com
Copyright 2014 The Associated Press. All rights
reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or
redistributed.