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James Patterson will once again be supporting independent booksellers through his Holiday Bookstore Bonus Program. The bestselling author has pledged a personal contribution of $250,000, to be distributed to 500 booksellers in $500 increments.
Nominations can be made through an online nomination form that asks the question: "In 250 words or less, why does this bookseller deserve a holiday bonus?" The deadline to nominate is November 16.
"We are all so grateful for Mr. Patterson's ongoing support of independent booksellers," said ABA CEO Allison Hill. "His generosity is incredible, and his recognition of booksellers and the valuable role they play in the industry is especially meaningful to us."
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. The names of those nominating won't be made public and won't be revealed to the nominees.
Stores can share information about the program on social media, in-store and on the store's website, and encourage customers to nominate booksellers. Access ABA social media assets here. Nominees must be currently employed by an ABA independent bookstore. Employment and membership will be confirmed. The bonuses, announced in Bookselling This Week and on BookWeb, will be distributed in December.