Dolly Parton’s Legacy Lives on Through Her Early-Childhood Literacy Program

Dolly Parton’s legacy lives on through her early-childhood literacy program

As the nation mourns the passing of American icon, musician and philanthropist Dolly Parton, many recognize the impact of her early-childhood literacy initiative, the "Dolly Parton Imagination Library,” for youth in the local community.

Dolly Parton’s legacy of literacy will live on in Ohio and beyond - Peak of Ohio

Dolly Parton’s legacy will continue not only through her music, but through a program that has helped millions of children discover the joy of reading. The Dolly Parton Imagination Library will continue sending free books to children despite Parton’s death, according to a spokesperson for […]

Dolly Parton’s legacy lives on in Minnesota through music and books

Dolly Parton's Imagination Library launched in 1995 and has since mailed more than 300 million books to children around the world.

Dolly Parton's contributions to literacy will outlive the star, just like she planned

"Everywhere I go, the kids call me 'the book lady.'" Dolly Parton wore the moniker like a badge of honor, and she earned it too. Through her Imagination Library program, launched by the Dollywood Foundation in 1995, she put more…

Dolly Parton leaves behind a literacy legacy in Missouri

Dolly Parton's Imagination Library program helped get books into children's hands for free.

Dolly Parton's legacy lives on as her Imagination Library program promotes childhood literacy

Dolly Parton has died at the age of 80. The country music star was known by many for her music. Others will remember her for her work in literacy and education, including Ginny Auer, executive director of Jackson County Libraries.