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Patterson has pledged a personal contribution of $300,000, to be distributed in amounts of $500, to 600 booksellers from ABA member bookstores.
Nominations Booksellers can self-nominate to be considered for a bonus, or they can be nominated by:
Past recipients of James Patterson bonuses and grants are eligible for another bonus. Nominations can be made online by completing and submitting a simple nomination form, which asks one easy question: “In 250 words or less, why does this bookseller deserve a holiday bonus?”
Submit your nomination now! The deadline to nominate a bookstore employee for a holiday bonus is November 8 2024 at 11:59 pm ET.
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