In 2015, James Patterson pledged $1.25 million to US school libraries; after requests poured in, he raised his gift to $1.75 million, helping 467 libraries fund books, reading programmes and repairs
- In March 2015, Patterson announced the pledge in partnership with Scholastic Reading Club to help US school libraries buy books and improve their resources.
- According to the American Association of School Librarians (AASL), the overwhelming response led him to raise the total to $1.75 million,
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- In March 2015, Patterson announced the pledge in partnership with Scholastic Reading Club to help US school libraries buy books and improve their resources.
- According to the American Association of School Librarians (AASL), the overwhelming response led him to raise the total to $1.75 million,
Sources: Times of India