{
  "id": 17950511,
  "title": "James Patterson has donated over $220m to literacy and education",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/03/james-patterson-has-donated-over-220m-to-literacy-and-education",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-11-03T10:35:46.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Times of India",
    "slug": "times-of-india",
    "url": "https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/us/best-selling-author-james-patterson-has-given-more-than-220-million-to-literacy-and-education-endowing-over-1000-scholarships-his-giving-now-reaches-students-teachers-libraries-and-independent-bookseller/articleshow/135488113.cms"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
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  "summary": "James Patterson has dedicated over $220 million to improve literacy and education in various sectors. His charitable contributions have resulted in more than 1,000 scholarships for students across the country. By providing support to educators, librarians, and independent bookstores, he recognizes their crucial roles in promoting reading. Patterson's focus is on enhancing literacy rather than…",
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  "coverage": {
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}