James Patterson Holiday Bookstore Bonus Program 2025
James Patterson is once again supporting independent booksellers with a revival of his Holiday Bookstore Bonus Program.
Patterson has pledged a personal contribution of $300,000, to be distributed in amounts of $500, to 600 booksellers from ABA member bookstores.
Nominations 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
- Authors
Past recipients of James Patterson bonuses and grants are eligible for another bonus. Nominations can be made online by completing and submitting a simple nomination form.
Submit your nomination now! The deadline to nominate a bookstore employee for a holiday bonus is October 31, 2025 at 11:59 pm ET.