James Patterson's $1.75M donation saves 467 US school libraries

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Author James Patterson increased his initial pledge to donate $1.75 million to support school libraries across the United States. The donation was prompted by an overwhelming response from schools highlighting their urgent resource needs. Grants from this funding benefited 467 individual libraries. The money was used to purchase books, technology, and fund facility repairs. The American Association of School Librarians acknowledged Patterson for his advocacy and financial support.

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