WorldPingJames Patterson initially pledged $1.25 million to support US school libraries but increased the donation to $1.75 million.
This increase followed an overwhelming response from schools, revealing their pressing needs for resources.
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James Patterson's $1.75M gift saved 467 school libraries
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