JUSTTHENEWS (The Center Square Staff) - Tennessee state lawmakers want to fund Dolly Parton reading initiative at 100%
Imagination Library provides free books to children from birth to age 5.
YOUTUBE (MS NOW) - Jacob meets a family enrolled in Dolly Parton's free Imagination Library
Meet Ashley and Sage, a family enrolled in Dolly Parton's free Imagination Library. Dolly started the library in 1995 as a tribute to her father, who never learned how to read or write. Today, the Imagination Library sends more than 3 million free books to children around the world every month—including Sage.
YOUTUBE (MS NOW) - ‘Book Lady’: Dolly Parton’s commitment to literacy lives on
Dolly Parton knew the power of imagination better than anyone else; it took a whole lot of it to manifest her diamond-dusted dreams. It’s why she founded the Imagination Library – a global nonprofit that delivers free books to children each month. Dolly hoped to inspire a love for reading in children like Sage, whose mother Ashley says each book brought a “special moment” for their whole family.
REDSTATE (RedState) - States Move to Cut Funding to Dolly Parton's 'Imagination Library'
YOUTUBE (NewsNation) - Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library faces money issues as states cut funding
Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library is facing money issues as states like Indiana, Washington, and Missouri cut funding. Supporters worry private funding will not be enough to keep the charity afloat. Start your day with "Morning in America," NewsNation's live three-hour national morning newscast hosted by Markie Martin. Weekdays starting at 6a/5C. #MorningInAmerica NewsNation is your source for fact-based, unbiased news for all Americans.
NEWSNATIONNOW (Markie Martin) - Dolly Parton's Imagination Library faces money troubles
Washington's Superintendent of Public Instruction is calling on lawmakers to restore funding in her memory.
YOUTUBE (NewsNation) - Remembering Dolly Parton's impact beyond music
Author Brad Meltzer, who wrote the children's book "I Am Dolly Parton," joined "Elizabeth Vargas Reports" to discuss Dolly Parton's legacy as a musician, businesswoman and philanthropist. Meltzer highlighted Parton's humble beginnings, her influence on generations of fans and the success of her Imagination Library, which has distributed hundreds of millions of books to children. He also reflected on the values he believes defined Parton's life: creativity, kindness, compassion and perseverance. Anchor Elizabeth Vargas delivers the biggest stories, without bias or opinion. Watch "Elizabeth Vargas Reports" every weeknight at 7p/6C on NewsNation. #VargasReports NewsNation is your source for fact-based, unbiased news for all Americans.
HUFFPOST (U.S. News) - Library Of Congress Pays Tribute To Dolly Parton's Literacy Program
The library honored Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library, which has donated more than 300 million books to U.S. children under the age of 5 since 1995.
NEWSNATIONNOW (Alix Martichoux) - Dolly Parton's Imagination Library says it will keep sending free books to kids
Dolly Parton's Imagination Library first launched in 1995 as a way to send free books to young children.