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James Patterson's $1.75M gift saved 467 school libraries
Times of India
October 11, 2026
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James Patterson initially pledged $1.25 million to support US school libraries but increased the donation to $1.75 million. This increase followed an overwhelming response from schools, revealing their pressing needs for resources. A total of 467 libraries benefited from the grants, funding books, t
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