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 projected to exceed 100,000 once fully restored — proving how deeply this initiative is cherished. 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/974319659dc2adb8