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Dolly Parton's Imagination Library gave the gift of books to millions of children

NPR | By Maureen Pao
Published August 26, 2026 at 4:08 PM EDT

Dolly Parton's Imagination Library has provided more than 300 million books to children around the world. Parton wanted to give the gift of reading as a way to honor of her father.

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