also features book reviews, messages from James, a Facebook community, and contributions from other authors and celebrities that believe in the power of reading. The website has specific book recommendations aimed towards the child's ability.

He also has a website dedicated to helping parents and educators ignite the reading spark in students. ONE ON ONE: Fundamentals with Dwyane Wade and James Patterson highlights the importance of reading for success in life. Patterson co-hosts a webcast with Miami Heat star Dwyane Wade. The James Patterson Teach Education Scholarship has been established to support the next generation of teachers at 19 different universities across the country. Patterson is also well known for his philanthropy. In addition to adult novels, Patterson has recently become the bestselling author for the young adult and middle grade categories. While he has received his share of criticism for this practice, it hasn't mattered to his devoted following and as he continues to top the charts with each new release. Unlike many of his counterparts, Patterson is a fan of collaboration and works with several ghostwriters and co-authors to keep the mysteries coming for his demanding readers. There have been nine files - seven made for TV movies and three major motion pictures that were adapted from Patterson novels. His books have sold approximately 300 million copies worldwide and he is the first author to achieve ten million eBook sales.

In fact, he holds the New York Times AND Guinness records for most best-selling, hardcover, fiction titles by a single author, an astonishing accomplishment of 76! Patterson is possible best known for his Alex Cross series, which has held the top selling detective series for the past ten years. James Patterson is a world-renowned mystery writer that has dominated the New York Times Bestseller list for decades.

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