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Dolly Parton's tribute to her father grew into a global literacy movement

Inspired by her father's inability to read or write, Dolly Parton launched the Imagination Library in 1995 to give young children access to free books. What began in her home county in Tennessee grew into an international literacy programme, distributing more than 330 million books and helping families establish reading…

The Times of India · Oct 30

Country music legends helps get 25,000 free books to Scottish children

CHILDREN across Scotland have received more than 25,000 free books thanks to a partnership between country music star Dolly Parton and the Wheatley…

The National (Scotland) · Jan 23, 2023

Hundreds of children enjoy free books thanks to Dolly Parton

The country music star works with the Wheatley Foundation on the scheme in Scotland.

The Independent UK · Jan 23, 2023

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Dolly Parton: the ultimate philanthropic hero?

The singer is best known as a country music icon, but she’s also dedicated herself to helping others. We look at why Jeff Bezos has awarded her $100 million to share among her favourite charitable causes

Evening Standard · Nov 14, 2022

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