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Dolly’s Books Bring Literacy to D.C. Kids | Washington DC News
Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library is transforming childhoods in Washington D.C., sending nearly four million free books to kids from birth to age five since 2016—reaching almost 80% of eligible children monthly. More than just reading material, these books spark family bonding and early learning, especially for parents who didn’t grow up with books at home. Richard Reyes-Gavilan, executive director of D.C. Public Library, credits Dolly not only as a music legend but as a powerful advocate for literacy, born from her own experiences of poverty. With over 300 million books distributed…
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