<p>The world’s bestselling author James Patterson joins Speaker Sprowls to discuss their shared passion for improving childhood literacy through programs like JIMMY Patterson Books and Speaker Sprowls’ New Worlds Reading Initiative. They also cover Patterson’s new novel “Run, Rose, Run,” a thriller about a singer-songwriter co-authored with fellow literacy champion, Dolly Parton. Patterson also gives listeners a look into his new autobiography.</p>

The world’s bestselling author James Patterson joins Speaker Sprowls to discuss their shared passion for improving childhood literacy through programs like JIMMY Patterson Books and Speaker Sprowls’ New Worlds Reading Initiative. They also cover Patterson’s new novel “Run, Rose, Run,” a thriller about a singer-songwriter co-authored with fellow literacy champion, Dolly Parton. Patterson also gives listeners a look into his new autobiography.

Reading Saves Lives | Guest: James Patterson (Run, Rose, Run)

From policy briefs and white papers as Speaker of the Florida House, to court cases and brutal police records as a former prosecutor, reading has always been a central part of Chris Sprowls’ mission to defend American values. This interest has expanded beyond his work and into a personal passion for reading books. Getting to know the authors behind the ideas on the page is one of his favorite pastimes. On Read, White, & Blue, hear fascinating interviews with some of the Speakers’ favorite authors and gain insight into the literary works that have shaped his world view, and sometimes, public policy, too.

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From policy briefs and white papers as Speaker of the Florida House, to court cases and brutal police records as a former prosecutor, reading has always been a central part of Chris Sprowls’ mission to defend American values. This interest has expanded beyond his work and into a personal passion for reading books. Getting to know the authors behind the ideas on the page is one of his favorite pastimes. On Read, White, &amp; Blue, hear fascinating interviews with some of the Speakers’ favorite authors and gain insight into the literary works that have shaped his world view, and sometimes, public policy, too.

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