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Dolly Parton’s Legacy Lives Through Books | Mesa News
Country music legend Dolly Parton, beloved for hits like “Jolene” and “9 to 5,” has died at 80 — but her legacy lives on through her groundbreaking Imagination Library, which has gifted over 300 million free books to kids worldwide. Inspired by her father’s literacy struggles, the program mails a new book each month to children from birth to age five, nurturing early reading skills and big dreams. In Arizona, the initiative has expanded dramatically thanks to state efforts using pandemic relief funds, ensuring more children gain access to these life-changing resources. Her family asks for…
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