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How 'Book Queen' Dolly Parton inspired millions of children with gift of reading
Saturday, August 29, 2026
Dolly Parton established the Imagination Library, a program that mails free books monthly to registered children from birth until age five. The initiative operates in multiple countries including the United States, Canada, Australia, and the United Kingdom. Since its launch in 1995, the program has distributed millions of books to children.
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