Swift and Kelce Save Imagination Library | Kansas City News

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce just dropped a jaw-dropping $2 million gift to Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library — a program that mails free books to kids from birth to age five, sparking joy and literacy nationwide. Dolly was thrilled, even joking she wanted their firstborn for the honor. But this donation comes at a crucial moment: Missouri slashed its funding by more than half, cutting from $6 million to $2 million, forcing the state to halt new enrollments — despite 10,000–20,000 kids already signed up in Jackson County. The program, launched by Dolly in 1995, continues its mission of sparking dreams and learning — especially now, as Dolly herself passed away at 80, leaving behind a legacy of light and love. Swift and Kelce’s move ensures the library keeps turning pages — even as funding battles rage. 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/645c71784ab4d27d