James Patterson Has Donated Over $220M to Literacy and Education

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Author James Patterson has committed more than $220 million to improving literacy and education. His charitable giving has funded over 1,000 scholarships for students across the country. He has also backed educators, librarians, and independent bookstores, whom he sees as essential to promoting reading. Rather than simply handing out books, his efforts aim to strengthen literacy and address long-term educational barriers. The goal is to better equip future generations with the skills they need.

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