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  "id": 17230271,
  "title": "Dolly Parton's free-book charity raises over $150,000 after her death",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/30/dolly-partons-free-book-charity-raises-over-150-000-after-her-death",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-30T12:54:29.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Times of India",
    "slug": "times-of-india",
    "url": "https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/us/dolly-parton-started-giving-free-books-to-children-31-years-ago-a-new-october-29-report-says-her-knox-county-programme-attracted-nearly-950-sign-ups-in-august-and-raised-over-150000-following-her-death/articleshow/135361347.cms"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
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  "summary": "In the wake of Dolly Parton's passing, the Imagination Library saw a remarkable increase in registrations. In August alone, Knox County welcomed nearly 950 new children to the program. Additionally, over $150,000 was generated through a fundraising initiative to bolster the library's mission. Established in 1995, this program ensures that young readers receive free books every month until the age…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}