They Hold the Keys to Literacy by James Patterson
Booksellers and librarians are the foundation of our literary community. They do all they can to keep storytelling alive for readers. Their work is critical for building a more literate America. Being able to discover stories is something I’ve always loved. What makes this possible for so many comes down to all the librarians and booksellers who love a good story as much as I do, and who work so hard to get books into the hands of readers.
for a living. And, there’s a tremendous group of folks that help get my books into the hands of readers everywhere: booksellers and librarians.
As a writer and publisher, I’m grateful for the work I get to do: telling stories. I’ve always said that I don’t consider writing a job—it’s play. I’m lucky to be able to play every day
And that’s why I’m grateful to be able to honor and support the important work they do with my Holiday Bookseller Bonus Program for independent bookstore employees.
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If you’re a bookseller or librarian reading this, I want to say thank you. Thank you for spreading your enthusiasm and love for reading and for tirelessly working to create new readers.
