In lieu of flowers, Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library is accepting donations.
The queen is dead, long live the queen! Dolly Parton—perhaps the most universally beloved American—died at 80 yesterday. She went peacefully, surrounded by family. Known as a formidable singer-songwriter and a tentpole in country/pop music, Parton was an icon to
Dolly Parton, a widely adored American icon, passed away at the age of 80. Known for her singing and songwriting abilities, Parton became an icon to various groups, including the queer community, Christians, and Democrats. Despite her immense wealth, Parton used her resources to support various causes, such as advocating for the transgender community, funding early COVID vaccine research, and providing thousands of free books to children through her Imagination Library.
The library, established in 1995 in honor of Parton's illiterate father, currently reaches 3.2 million preschool-age children each month. In light of Parton's death, the Imagination Library is accepting donations to support its continued operation. Though the library has faced challenges in Missouri, the author encourages readers to support free books for young readers as a way to honor Parton's legacy.
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