To celebrate his latest nonfiction title, “The Secret Lives of Booksellers & Librarians,” Patterson made a special donation to award bonuses to more than 200 ALA members from across the U.S. The nomination period for the award was announced in April when Patterson’s book was released.

In celebration of the release of his latest nonfiction book, “The Secret Lives of Booksellers & Librarians,” author James Patterson is honoring select American Library Association members with bonuses.