Dolly's Books Build Louisiana Futures | New Orleans News

Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library is transforming Louisiana’s youngest readers—one free book at a time. Since 2008, over 3.5 million books have been delivered to kids from birth to age five, regardless of income. Last year, Louisiana lawmakers officially launched the Imagination Library of Louisiana, investing $2.5 million to expand access across all 64 parishes—with 52 already reached by 2025. Inspired by her own childhood and her illiterate father, Dolly’s mission is now carried forward by LSU students and Louisiana Public Broadcasting, ensuring every child gets the gift of literacy. 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/72f00681bab6b9a3