Dolly's Legacy Lives Through Books | Kansas City News

Dolly Parton’s beloved Imagination Library, which has gifted over 330 million books to kids worldwide since 1995, is facing a turbulent future after her passing. Inspired by her father’s lack of access to education, the program aimed to give every child a head start with sixty books before school. But in Missouri, lawmakers cut funding—ending new enrollments as of July 1—while Kansas saw a flood of sign-ups, overwhelming their website. Families mourn online, recalling cherished books, while Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s $2 million wedding gift—and Swift fans’ $13 donations—continue fueling support. Officials vow to keep the program alive, focusing on states that have cut or ended funding, urging families to check local availability via zip code. 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/aec407ab833bac52