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James Patterson

James Patterson is the most popular storyteller of our time. He is the creator of unforgettable characters and series, including Alex Cross, the Women’s Murder Club, Jane Smith, and Maximum Ride, and of breathtaking true stories about the Kennedys, John Lennon, and Tiger Woods, as well as our military heroes, police officers, and ER nurses. Patterson has coauthored #1 bestselling novels with Bill Clinton and Dolly Parton and collaborated most recently with Michael Crichton on the blockbuster Eruption. He has told the story of his own life in James Patterson by James Patterson and received an Edgar Award, ten Emmy Awards, the Literarian Award from the National Book Foundation, and the National Humanities Medal.

A highlight of the WHYY Lifelong Learning Award event will be Terry Gross’ live interview of James Patterson. Terry Gross is host and co-executive producer of Fresh Air with Terry Gross and Tonya Mosley. Terry has been often cited as the best in her profession and at the same time is able to relate to audiences with the “classic driveway moment” intimacy.

Celebrating 50 years on-air, Fresh Air is heard weekly by over 5 million fans on some 650 NPR stations and is one of the top radio podcasts in the nation.

Terry Gross

We are to congratulate and honor

Thrilled... James Patterson

Recipient of WHYY’s 2025 Lifelong Learning Award

Sarah Miller Coulson

Dear Friends,

On behalf of everyone at WHYY, it is our distinct honor and privilege to welcome you to the 2025 Lifelong Learning Award event. Tonight, we gather to celebrate the remarkable achievements of acclaimed storyteller and philanthropist, James Patterson.

We are proud to recognize Mr. Patterson for his extraordinary contributions to education and his unwavering commitment to lifelong learning. He understands the transformative power of education, and his tireless efforts have made a profound and lasting impact on learners of all ages.

At WHYY, we share James Patterson’s vision: to support a love of learning from the earliest years and to encourage a lifelong pursuit of knowledge. Whether through the pages of a book or the powerful storytelling of public media, learning helps us grow, challenges our perspectives, and inspires us to remain curious, adaptable, and open-minded.

We extend our deepest gratitude to James Patterson for his dedication to both storytelling and education, and for reminding us all of the boundless possibilities that come with an open mind and a thirst for discovery.

Thank you for joining us in honoring his legacy. And thank you for supporting WHYY, as we continue to serve as a trusted source of learning and inspiration for all who seek to grow in a complex and ever-changing world.

With warmest regards,

William J. Marrazzo

WHYY

President and Chief Executive Officer

John Salveson

WHYY

Board of Directors Chair

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