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Dolly Parton's Imagination Library Delivers 270 Million Books

12/22/2025

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Dolly Parton, founder of the Imagination Library, has delivered over 270 million books to children in the U.S., Canada, Australia, and the U.K.
Approximately 3 million children currently receive a free book each month.
New Mexico expanded the program to cover all children from birth to age 5.
Parton attributes the program's success to local organizations that support it.
Parton remains committed to expanding access to books for all children.

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Story summary

Dolly Parton, founder of the Imagination Library, has delivered over 270 million books to children in the U.S., Canada, Australia, and the U.K.
Approximately 3 million children currently receive a free book each month.
New Mexico expanded the program to cover all children from birth to age 5.
Parton attributes the program's success to local organizations that support it.
Parton remains committed to expanding access to books for all children.