“Because of the kindness and generosity of hundreds of local organizations and companies my little program continues to expand all around the world. You can never get enough books in the hands of enough children.”
What started as a local effort in Dolly’s home county, now spans four countries and has mailed more than 66 million free, age-appropriate books to children enrolled in the program. Titles include a multitude of popular children’s books beginning with Dolly’s personal favorite “The Little Engine That Could” by Watty Piper.
*All titles published exclusively by Penguin Random House.
As the world celebrates this day devoted to children’s books, authors, illustrators, beloved characters and the joy they all bring, Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library is preparing its monthly shipment of over 800,000 free children’s books.
She may be the Queen of Country Music but to millions of children, Dolly Parton is affectionately known as The Book Lady, a title that brought her father great joy.
*For a complete list of books to be mailed in 2015, click here.
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