Dolly's 200M Book Milestone | Chattanooga News

Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library just hit a monumental milestone—its 200 millionth book gifted to kids under five worldwide. Started in 1995, this literacy powerhouse is now getting major state support: Senators and lawmakers are pledging to cover 100% of costs, lifting the financial burden from struggling rural communities so they can redirect funds to other reading programs. With an estimated $5.1 million annual boost heading to the 2027 budget, this move honors Dolly’s core mission: empowering children through books—not buildings or statues. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/cf08a52dc955fd06