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Dolly Parton gifted millions of books to kids. How to sign up for Imagination Library.
Dolly Parton wanted to be remembered as the "book lady" and gifted millions of free books to kids around the world. Here's how to sign your child up.
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Cincinnati Enquirer
Dolly Parton's coat of many colors is the America we need | Opinion
Opinion: Dolly Parton's final lesson for America: Just be good
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Rochester Democrat and Chronicle
As a singer and philanthropist, Dolly Parton touched lives in Rochester
The country superstar performed here at least twice, and her literacy program has helped thousands.
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The Knoxville News-Sentinel
Dolly Parton was ‘The Book Lady,’ reaching millions with Imagination Library
In 1995, Dolly Parton created the Imagination Library to inspire children in her hometown in tribute to her father. Now it's an international program.
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Nashville Tennessean
Dolly Parton never had children. She said it gave her the freedom to thrive
Country music legend Dolly Parton never had children of her own. Here's why she said being child-free helped her career, philanthropy and lasting legacy.
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The Columbus Dispatch
Dolly Parton leaves mark on Ohio with Storybook Trails across state
Dolly Parton called Ohio her "second state" after Tennessee. And she left her mark on the Buckeye State with her Imagination Library program.
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The Knoxville News-Sentinel
Dolly Parton led with her heart, launched charity work in Sevier County
"I believe in family, I believe in love, and I believe that together we can change the world," Dolly Parton said. That mission of change began at home
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Rolling Stone
Obama, Bush, Clinton, and Trump Have All Paid Tribute to Dolly Parton
If there’s one thing we can all come together on, it’s that Dolly is a national treasure
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The Knoxville News-Sentinel
How University of Tennessee teaches about Dolly Parton's music, life
The classes, along with a documentary about her Imagination Library, immortalize the East Tennessean and her contributions to the world.
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USA Today
How did Dolly Parton build her dazzling business empire? She owned it
Dolly Parton bet on herself in a cutthroat industry and it paid off. "What I really want to do is just to (do) – what I've always done – own myself."
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AP News
Dolly Parton, music star, actor and beloved figure who spanned generations, dies at 80 of cancer
Dolly Parton, the beloved music and film star known for her vibrant personality and poignant songwriting, has died of cancer
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The Knoxville News-Sentinel
Dolly Parton was always 'proud to be a Smoky Mountain girl.' We loved her for it
East Tennessee’s own Dolly Parton dreamed big, gave generously and carried the Smoky Mountains in her heart wherever she went.
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