18+ hour ago   (392+ words) A children's literacy scheme founded by country music icon Dolly Parton is set to launch in Selby, providing free books to youngsters until they start school. Dolly Parton's Imagination Library is being introduced as part of a wider £400,000 initiative aimed…...

1+ day, 6+ hour ago   (1264+ words) RICHMOND, Va. — When Justice Pinkston came home from J.B. Fisher Elementary School with five free books, her parents had questions. Were they really free? All five of them? Could she really choose whichever books she wanted? “I was like, are…...

2+ day, 7+ hour ago   (1290+ words) Dolly Parton poses with two of her books, "Coat of Many Colors" and "I am a Rainbow." Dolly Parton poses with several children holding her book, "Coat of Many Colors," in 2018. Dolly Parton left behind more than a legacy of…...

2+ day, 2+ hour ago   (233+ words) CTV News Weeks after the death of country music legend Dolly Parton, usage of a Saskatchewan chapter of her literacy organization has risen significantly In 1995, Parton created the Imagination Library in honour of her father who could not read or…...

2+ day, 8+ hour ago   (873+ words) This includes the title, byline, content, and tracking pixel required for republishing this story. I wanted to be like Dolly Parton when I was a girl growing up in Georgia in the 1970s. The problem was that I was almost nothing…...

2+ day, 9+ hour ago   (454+ words) MONTGOMERY, AL — Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey is honoring the life and legacy of country music icon and philanthropist Dolly Parton, highlighting the impact of Parton’s Imagination Library on children and families across Alabama. Parton died Aug. 25 at age 80 following a…...

2+ day, 5+ hour ago   (222+ words) San Francisco's connection to Dolly Parton includes her literacy program, while the article also discusses music, philanthropy and rhinestones. The San Francisco Chronicle article presents Dolly Parton's music and philanthropy as reasons for celebration. It also discusses possible performances and…...

2+ day, 9+ hour ago   (145+ words) Fans and farm lovers alike are invited to “Get Lost with Dolly” in a special Dolly-themed corn maze during the farm’s Annual Fall Fest, Sept. 19 to Oct. 18. OAKLAND — Alpaca Acres Farm & Fun is bringing a little country magic to Western…...

2+ day, 10+ hour ago   (187+ words) Walton County first responders and volunteers from several local organizations recently showed just what a community can accomplish when they put their hearts into it. More than 11,000 books were gifted to Walton County by Lt. Governor Burt Jones through his…...

2+ day, 15+ hour ago   (132+ words) The Lincoln County News Bands for Books Funds Renovations to Wiscasset Public Library Supporters of the Wiscasset Public Library came together the evening of Monday, Sept. 7 to dance and raise funds to renovate the children’s bathroom. Bands for Books, an…...