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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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USA Today
Dolly Parton wanted to be remembered as a 'book lady'. Look back at her literary legacy.
Dolly Parton was an avid reader and dedicated over 30 years to giving children free books. Here's how the literary world will remember her.
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USA Today
Dolly Parton told me this was her dream. Now it's her legacy
Dolly Parton was known for her prolific songwriting and larger-than-life personality. But she's leaving behind another big legacy through Dollywood.
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USA Today
What Pennsylvania measles deaths means for Pittsburgh as school starts
Two people have died of measles in Pennsylvania. Here's what to know about cases and prevention in Pittsburgh.
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The Knoxville News-Sentinel
Dolly Parton urged Tennessee grads to 'dream more.' Hear her message
Look back at Dolly Parton's inspiring 2009 commencement speech for University of Tennessee graduates.
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USA Today
Why the DC Public Library is 'profoundly indebted' to Dolly Parton
Dolly Parton died Tuesday at 80 years old after famed career in music acting and philanthropy, including in Washington DC, where she made major impact.
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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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Nashville Tennessean
'One of us.' Lawmakers' tributes to Dolly Parton
In 2021, lawmakers proposed placing a statue of Parton on State Capitol grounds, facing the historic Ryman Auditorium in Nashville. Parton graciously declined the honor.
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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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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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Rolling Stone
Kesha Pays Tribute to Dolly Parton With ‘Old Flames (Can’t Hold a Candle to You)’ Cover
Parton's 1980 hit song was co-written by Kesha's mom, Pebe Sebert
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Palm Beach Post
Dolly Parton's cancer battle revealed after country icon's death at 80
Dolly Parton had been battling cancer before her death at age 80, her representatives confirmed Aug. 25. What we know.
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