James Patterson will again support independent booksellers with a Holiday Bookstore Bonus Program for which he has pledged a total of $300,000, Bookselling This Week reported. The $500 bonuses will be distributed to 600 booksellers from ABA member bookstores.
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Nominations can be made online by completing and submitting a nomination form that asks one question: "In 250 words or less, why does this bookseller deserve a holiday bonus?" The nomination form will open tomorrow Friday, October 4. The deadline to nominate a bookstore employee for a holiday bonus is November 8.
Booksellers can self-nominate to be considered for a bonus, or they can be nominated by bookstore customers, owners, employees, managers, fellow booksellers, publishing professionals, or authors. Past recipients of James Patterson bonuses and grants are eligible for another bonus.
ABA CEO Allison Hill said, "We are all so grateful for Mr. Patterson's ongoing support of independent booksellers. His generosity is incredible, and his recognition of booksellers and the valuable role they play in the industry is especially meaningful to us."