James Patterson Day in Washington, D.C.

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Today is officially James Patterson Day in Washington, D.C., where the author is being honored for his donation of books to every middle school in the capital and for his "positive portrayal" of the District of Columbia in the Alex Cross detective series.

The proclamation will be made at 10 a.m. at Stuart-Hobson Middle School by Mayor Vincent C. Gray and several city council members. After the proclamation, Patterson will speak to students about the importance of reading in their lives, answer questions and sign copies of his donated books.

At 3:30 p.m., Patterson will speak at the Library of Congress at the Celebration of the 2013 Literacy Awards and be announced as the Champion of the Young Readers Center at the Library.
Patterson is a major supporter of books, reading and education and in September announced a plan to give $1 million next year to help independent bookstores.