Dolly Parton gave millions of children books to foster reading
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Dolly Parton, the country music singer and philanthropist, has provided 300 million books to over three million children through her Dolly's Imagination Library.
Parton, who never had children of her own, directed her energies toward supporting young readers. In 1995, she launched Dolly's Imagination Library through the Dollywood Foundation, which she established in 1988. The program aims to encourage reading skills and a love of books in preschool children.
Parton expressed her enjoyment of giving in a 2021 interview with People magazine, saying she was "just a little addicted to the feeling of giving." Dolly’s Imagination Library works to change children’s lives before they even know Parton as a musician, earning her nicknames like “Miss Dolly” or “the book queen” among the children who receive the books. The program continues to expand access to literature for young children, promoting early literacy skills.
