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Understanding the massive illiteracy trap Dolly Parton fought

Dolly Parton's lasting gift of literacy.

The Canberra Times · Aug 30

Dolly Parton Called Her Dad the 'Smartest Man I've Ever Known' Even Though He Couldn't Read—So She Sent 300 Million Free Books to Kids

Dolly Parton called her father the smartest man she knew despite his illiteracy. Inspired by him, she launched a literacy program that has sent more than 330 million books to children.

Barchart · Aug 29

Bill Maher makes sour comment about Dolly Parton’s death

Comedian and talk-show host seemed to suggest Parton’s death was distracting from the United State’s trade war with Canada

The Independent UK · Aug 29

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Dolly Parton’s Co-Star Sparks Fierce Backlash Over “Disrespectful” Tribute To Country Legend: “Oh, Shut Up”

“Why would you bring that up?” one person asked.

Bored Panda · Aug 27

Dolly Parton once gave $1 million to help develop the Moderna COVID vaccine at Vanderbilt: ‘I’m kind of addicted to the feeling of giving’

Dolly Parton had a $450 million fortune at her passing, but spent much of her life giving it away—including $1 million toward COVID-19 vaccine research.

Fortune · Aug 26

“My father could not read and write”: How Dolly Parton’s father inspired her global literacy mission that has sent 270 million books to kids across US, UK, Canada

Dolly Parton’s lifelong philanthropy was deeply inspired by her father, who could not read or write. Her personal mission evolved into the Imagination Library, which now operates in thousands of communities across the US, UK, Canada, Ireland and Australia, giving millions of children access to free books.

The Economic Times · Aug 26

'Only Dolly Deserves To Be An Angel': Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos and J.K. Rowling Called Out by Fans Following Dolly Parton's Death

Dolly Parton's death at 80 has sparked tributes and debates over celebrity involvement, with figures like Elon Musk and J.K. Rowling facing criticism for their public tributes.

International Business Times UK · Aug 26

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Dolly Parton obituary

Glamorous and astute singer-songwriter whose bountiful talent had an appeal reaching far beyond her country roots

The Guardian - UK · Aug 25

Dolly Parton’s philanthropy inspiration was her father who couldn't read or write: 'I saw how crippling that could be'

Dolly Parton used her $450 million net worth to do good.

Fortune · Aug 25

Dolly Parton’s philanthropy inspiration is her father who couldn't read or write: 'I saw how crippling that could be'

How Dolly Parton is using her $450 million net worth to do good.

Fortune · Feb 27

How Dolly Parton is championing literacy

"The kids started calling me the 'book lady'"

Salon · Aug 28, 2024

Dolly Parton's Imagination Library Promotes Literacy Across States

Dolly Parton's Imagination Library promotes literacy through book giveaways, inspired by her father's story. Join the mission to spread the joy of reading!

Dolly Parton is sending free books to children across 21 states — and around the world

Dolly Parton’s father grew up poor and never got the chance to learn to read

The Independent UK · Aug 27, 2024

Fans obsess over Dolly Parton’s look-alike sister: ‘Did we know Dolly had a twin?’

The “Jolene” singer has 11 siblings, including her 64-year-old sister Rachel

The Independent UK · Jul 10, 2024

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The Guardian - UK · Jul 2, 2023

Dolly Parton: the star who unites rock with country … and left with right

The singer has the political talent to take stands – on gay rights, or child literacy – without losing her conservative heartland fans

The Guardian - UK · Dec 9, 2022

A Tennessee twist on Dickens: behind the scenes of Dolly Parton’s Christmas Carol

The country superstar has written a clutch of new songs for this Appalachian take on the festive classic. But will she drop by to see it?

The Independent UK · Nov 10, 2022

Dolly Parton opens up about her family’s Christmas traditions and why she always wants a ‘live tree’

‘We didn’t even have electricity for lights on the tree. We had popcorn garland,’ Parton recalled of her Christmas celebrations as a child

The Independent UK · Apr 12, 2022

Dolly Parton’s best beauty secret? ‘I never baked myself in the sun’

The country music star celebrated her 76th birthday in January, and credits her fabulous skin to avoiding the sun as much as possible as a young woman

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