Staffer at The Book Cellar in Chicago gets $500 bonus from author James Patterson
CHICAGO -- Hundreds of independent bookstore workers across the countryâincluding one in Chicagoâwere the recipients of a big holiday surprise Wednesday.Since 2015, bestselling author James Patterson has given out holiday bonuses to independent bookstore workers across the country. This year, a $500 bonus went to Addison Robertsâwho works at The Book Cellar, at 4736 N. Lincoln Ave. in Lincoln Square.Roberts said she was surprised to find out she had won a bonus.
She also thanked her mom, who works as a librarian in an academic setting.'It's an incredibly special feeling just to know that the work that I have done and continue to do is just being appreciated by not only my co-workers, but the members of the community as wellâand the things that I do actually make a difference and it means the world,' Roberts said.Patterson said she plans to make sure others can enjoy the benefits of her bonus.
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