Dolly's Legacy Lives On Through Books | Greenville News

Dolly Parton’s beloved Imagination Library, which sends free books to kids up to age five, will continue strong after her passing, thanks to the Dollywood Company and dedicated local affiliates. Born from Dolly’s personal experience with illiteracy in her own childhood, the program started small in Greenville County in 2019 and now reaches over 6,000 children across six counties, having mailed nearly 95,000 books — including “The Little Engine That Could” for new sign-ups. Parents report sparking a lifelong love of reading in their kids through these monthly deliveries. Funded by state support and the Dolly Parton Foundation, the initiative remains on track, honoring Dolly’s vision that books at home are the first step to literacy for generations. 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/a6550a22e9595c7c