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How 'Book Queen' Dolly Parton inspired millions of children with gift of reading
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Dolly Parton's 'Imagination Library' literacy program has reached a milestone of 300 million books distributed to children worldwide. The initiative, which provides free monthly books to children under five, was inspired by Parton's father and his struggle with illiteracy.
Why it matters
The program has had a measurable impact on early childhood literacy and educational access across multiple countries.
Image caption, Dolly Parton first launched Imagination Library in her home county in Tennessee
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The article provides a factual, human-interest account of a philanthropic program.
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