How 'Book Queen' Dolly Parton inspired millions of children with gift of reading

BBC World reports that families worldwide are sharing how Dolly Parton's Imagination Library has helped their children fall in love with reading. The program, a free‑book initiative launched by the singer‑songwriter, supplies a new picture book each month to participating youngsters. Their testimonies highlight the enduring influence of the star's push for early literacy.

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