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Dolly Parton, country star, actor and philanthropist, dies aged 80 after cancer diagnosis

Songwriter of I Will Always Love You, Jolene and 9 to 5 invested millions in child literacy, Covid-19 vaccine development and other causes

The Guardian - US · Aug 25

'Can I Have It?': Dolly Parton Leaves Taylor Swift Fans Stunned With Wild 'Firstborn Baby' Request After $2 Million Donation

Dolly Parton's playful request to Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce after their $2 million donation to her charity has gone viral, highlighting the donation and the Imagination Library.

International Business Times UK · Jul 6

Dolly Parton Asks For Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce's Firstborn After Huge Imagination Library Donation

Dolly Parton thanks Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce for their $2 million donation to her Imagination Library, jokingly requesting their firstborn child in return. The donation supports children's literacy.

International Business Times UK · Jul 5

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Kids at Risk of Losing Free Books After State Funding Blow to Dolly Parton Programme in Missouri, Reports Claim

Missouri's funding cuts to Dolly Parton's Imagination Library threaten access to free books for thousands of children, raising concerns about the programme's future and its impact on early literacy.

International Business Times UK · Jun 2

Dolly Parton Reveals Her Plans to "Rub Elbows" With the Royal Family This Fall—and Has a Special Invite for George, Charlotte and Louis

The country star said she'll "go out all out to try to make it a royal treat for them."

Marie Claire · May 23, 2025

Dolly Parton's library fights defunding

“The beauty of the Imagination Library is that it unites us all, regardless of politics," says Parton's foundation

Salon · Feb 21, 2025

How Dolly Parton is championing literacy

"The kids started calling me the 'book lady'"

Salon · Aug 28, 2024

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Dolly Parton's Imagination Library Promotes Literacy Across States

Dolly Parton's Imagination Library promotes literacy through book giveaways, inspired by her father's story. Join the mission to spread the joy of reading!

Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library expands in Illinois to provide all kids under age 5 with free books

In June, Pritzker first announced the partnership after allocating $1.6 million of this year’s budget to fund the program throughout Illinois.

Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 6, 2023

Dolly Parton, 76, says she’s ‘almost glad’ she never had children with partner of 57 years

The legendary singer made a decision with husband Carl Dean to remain child-free

Evening Standard · Sep 21, 2023

Country music legends helps get 25,000 free books to Scottish children

CHILDREN across Scotland have received more than 25,000 free books thanks to a partnership between country music star Dolly Parton and the Wheatley…

The National (Scotland) · Jan 23, 2023

Hundreds of children enjoy free books thanks to Dolly Parton

The country music star works with the Wheatley Foundation on the scheme in Scotland.

The Independent UK · Jan 23, 2023

Dolly Parton Imagination Library to be piloted in Belfast

Belfast councillors agree to trial and looking for affiliate partners on the scheme

Belfast Live · Dec 8, 2022

Dolly Parton: the ultimate philanthropic hero?

The singer is best known as a country music icon, but she’s also dedicated herself to helping others. We look at why Jeff Bezos has awarded her $100 million to share among her favourite charitable causes

Evening Standard · Nov 14, 2022

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The Independent UK · Oct 14, 2022

Dolly Parton donation strategy: 'I just give from my heart'

Dolly Parton laughs at the idea that she is some sort of secret philanthropist

The Guardian - UK · May 9, 2022

Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library to give books to refugee children

Singer’s global initiative to offer a book each month to 200 refugee children in London until they turn five

The Philadelphia Inquirer · May 5, 2022

Dolly Parton’s week: Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction one day, Delaware the next

WILMINGTON, Del. — The crowd of lawmakers, librarians, parents, and a few young children were enthralled as Dolly Parton’s angelic voice filled the room at the Wilmington Public Library. On stage, just feet away, Parton — clad in a multicolor vest and strumming a multicolor guitar — sang her 1971…

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