Dolly Parton was not only an award-winning singer, songwriter, actress but also a philanthropist who gave away millions of books to children everywhere. Thanks to the efforts of Dolly, more children are reading than ever before her efforts. Like Dolly said, “‘If you can read, then you can succeed.’”
Here is the link to learn more about Dolly’s Imagination Library.
Country singer Dolly Parton and her collaborator Porter Wagoner perform onstage in circa 1967. Mr. Wagoner is wearing a Nudie Suit designed by Nudie Cohn of Nudie’s Rodeo Tailors. (Photo by Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images)PIGEON FORGE, TN – 1993: American singer and songwriter Dolly Parton poses for a portrait with her guitar at Dollywood circa 1993 in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. (Photo by Ron Davis/Getty Images)Country singer Dolly Parton, circa 1970. (Photo by Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images)Promorional portrait of American musician and actress Dolly Parton, 1978. (Photo by CBS Photo Archive/Getty Images)Portrait of, from left, Australian-American film director Colin Higgins (1941 – 1988), and American actors Jane Fonda (fore), Lily Tomlin (in checked blazer), and Dolly Parton on the set of the film ‘9 to 5’ (also known as ‘Nine to Five,’ directed Higgins), Los Angeles, California, 1979. (Photo by Steve Schapiro/Corbis via Getty Images)American Country musicians Dolly Parton and Kenny Rogers (1938 – 2020) perform together onstage at Brendan Byrne Arena (later Meadowlands Arena), East Rutherford, New Jersey, October 20, 1988. (Photo by Gary Gershoff/Getty Images)NEW YORK, NY – CIRCA 1977: Dolly Parton circa 1977 in New York City. (Photo by Allan Tannenbaum/IMAGES/Getty Images)NASHVILLE, TN – APRIL 18: Dolly Parton attends Stella Parton’s Red Tent Women’s Conference 2014 at the Doubletree Hotel Downtown on April 18, 2014 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Terry Wyatt/Getty Images)LONDON – DECEMBER 04: (UK TABLOID NEWSPAPERS OUT) Country Music Legend Dolly Parton with Jack Boden (and parents L) and Jake and Josh Devey (and parents (R) at the press launch for Dolly’s Imagination Library and European ‘Backwoods Barbie 2008 Tour’ at The Savoy Hotel on December 4, 2007 in London, England. (Photo by Gareth Davies/Getty Images)ARLINGTON, TEXAS – NOVEMBER 23: Dolly Parton performs during halftime in the game between the Washington Commanders and the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium on November 23, 2023 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Ron Jenkins/Getty Images)NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE – APRIL 18: In this screengrab released on April 18, Dolly Parton speaks at the 56th Academy of Country Music Awards on April 18, 2021 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Getty Images/Getty Images for ACM)
Dolly Parton lived a long full life and will always be remembered as a special person who touched so many hearts with her music and benevolence. We will always love Dolly! May you rest in rest Miss Dolly!
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My granddaughter Jessie was a recipient of Dolly’s Imagination Library from the time she was born, & she has been singing “Jolene” since she was about 5. It is bittersweet for me finding out Dolly passed away about 2 weeks after I lost my 14 yr old Pug girl, Morgana. She was my last Pug I ever bred. Thank you for sharing this post.
That’s wonderful that your granddaughter is receiving books from Dolly’s library.
So sad to hear you lost your dog. My condolences. It is a tough time when you lose a beloved pet. Thank you for stopping by. 🥰😢
My granddaughter Jessie was a recipient of Dolly’s Imagination Library from the time she was born, & she has been singing “Jolene” since she was about 5. It is bittersweet for me finding out Dolly passed away about 2 weeks after I lost my 14 yr old Pug girl, Morgana. She was my last Pug I ever bred. Thank you for sharing this post.
That’s wonderful that your granddaughter is receiving books from Dolly’s library.
So sad to hear you lost your dog. My condolences. It is a tough time when you lose a beloved pet. Thank you for stopping by. 🥰😢
She will be so missed! Thanks for the lovely collection of pictures.