Tag: children_s_literacy

Governor Ivey Honors Dolly Parton's Legacy, Affirms Alabama's Commitment to Imagination Library

1 Sep 2026 10:59 a.m. · Source: Alabama Governor's Office

Governor Kay Ivey mourns Dolly Parton's passing, highlighting her legacy through Alabama's Imagination Library. The program provides free books to 116,000 children monthly, with over 3 million mailed, and will continue Parton's mission.

Politics and Government Education State Governments Social Issues Dolly Parton Governor Kay Ivey Imagination Library Alabama Children's Literacy Early Childhood Education Philanthropy Alabama Governor's Office
Dolly Parton, Literacy Champion and Library Friend, Dies

26 Aug 2026 10:46 a.m. · Source: U.S. Library of Congress

Country music legend Dolly Parton, a tireless advocate for children's literacy, has died. Her Imagination Library received a top Library of Congress honor, and she famously donated its 100 millionth book there in 2018.

Entertainment Media Education Digital and Print Publishing Music Social Issues Dolly Parton Imagination Library Library of Congress Children's Literacy David M. Rubenstein Prize Country Music Philanthropy U.S. Library of Congress