Dolly's Legacy Books Kids | Wichita News

Wichita News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 26, 2026 · 1m

Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library is transforming childhood literacy by sending one free, age-appropriate book monthly to kids from birth to age five—now reaching over three million children across the U.S., Canada, Australia, the U.K., and Ireland. Born from Dolly’s father’s struggle with education, this grassroots dream has grown into a nationwide powerhouse, especially vital in underserved communities. Kansas recently joined the movement statewide thanks to a powerful public-private partnership, ensuring even more young learners get off to a reading-ready start. Even after her passing…