Dolly Parton is known, of course, for her music, her movies and her unmistakable personality. But one of her most lasting legacies has nothing to do with a stage. For decades, her Imagination Library has been putting free books into the hands of children nationwide, helping make sure a child’s acces…
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (CNN Newsource) Dolly Parton visited Kansas City in 2024 to announce the state's participation in her Imagination Library with Gov. Mike Parson. Video provided by CNN Newsource.
For millions of children around the world — particularly those in Kansas and Missouri — Dolly Parton's impact can be found in something far simpler: in the pages of the books she has helped bring into their homes.
In 2022, Parton visited the Wilmington Public Library to highlight her signature literacy initiative, Dolly Parton's Imagination Library, which is available statewide in Delaware.
Dolly Parton's Imagination Library program at the United Way of Northwest Illinois serves more than 2,000 children across Carroll, Jo Daviess and Stephenson counties. The initiative distributes free books to young children to promote early literacy across the region.
Kids in the DMV have been benefiting from Dolly Parton's Imagination Library program. It's her work to improve literacy that's on the mind of many in D.C.
Dolly Parton was more than a music legend. She was also a philanthropist who spent decades giving away millions of books to children through her Imagination Library literacy program.
(ABC 6 News) — Memories of music titan Dolly Parton have been discussed throughout the nation since her death on Tuesday. However, her legacy isn’t solely defined by her musical exploits. Her campaign to increase childhood literacy has made an impact through the Imagination Library.
After the passing of country music icon Dolly Parton, the Arkansas Imagination Library is pledging to continue the mission of the program in the Natural State.
As the U.S. mourns Dolly Parton, the country idol’s charity, Imagination Library, has recommitted itself to providing free books to children under the age of five. But its future has become all the more uncertain due to the quiet machinations of Republicans that have sought to unravel public funding…
Dolly Parton led the Imagination Library, delivering kids under 5 a monthly book in support of children's literacy. Now after her passing, the legacy of helping children chase their dreams lives on.
CHARLESTON, S.C.(WCBD) — As people across the country remember Dolly Parton’s legacy, local organizations are highlighting the impact her Imagination Library has had on children and families across South Carolina.
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEHT) -- Dolly Parton passed away on Tuesday at the age of 80. As communities mourn, some are channeling their grief to honor the late country music legend. The staff at the Evansville-Vanderburgh Public Library compiled materials all related to Parton.
