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Dolly’s Books Return to Washington Kids | Spokane News
Washington State Superintendent Chris Reykdal is rallying lawmakers to restore full funding for Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library, a beloved program that sends free books monthly to kids from birth until kindergarten — keeping Dolly’s legacy alive after her passing. Last year, budget cuts forced the program to pause in places like Spokane County, where United Way had been covering half the cost with state support. But hope is on the horizon: new grants totaling $3 million from Roots & Wings and The JTMF Foundation will revive the program for 40,000 children, with statewide enrollment…
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