Tag: imagination_library
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California Establishes September 25 as Dolly Parton Day
Governor Gavin Newsom signs SB 931, setting September 25 as Dolly Parton Day in honor of the singer's music career and literacy philanthropy.
Politics and GovernmentEntertainmentUSAState GovernmentsMusicEducationSocial Issues Dolly Parton DayGavin NewsomSB 931Shannon GroveJohn LairdImagination LibraryCaliforniaCalifornia Governors Office
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Governor Ivey Honors Dolly Parton's Legacy, Affirms Alabama's Commitment to Imagination Library
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 GovernmentEducationState GovernmentsSocial Issues Dolly PartonGovernor Kay IveyImagination LibraryAlabamaChildren's LiteracyEarly Childhood EducationPhilanthropyAlabama Governor's Office
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Dolly Parton, Literacy Champion and Library Friend, Dies
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.
EntertainmentMediaEducationDigital and Print PublishingMusicSocial Issues Dolly PartonImagination LibraryLibrary of CongressChildren's LiteracyDavid M. Rubenstein PrizeCountry MusicPhilanthropyU.S. Library of Congress
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Michigan Lowers Flags to Honor Dolly Parton
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer has ordered flags lowered statewide to honor country music icon Dolly Parton, recognizing her seven-decade career and significant literacy efforts through the Imagination Library.
Politics and GovernmentEntertainmentEducationGeneral PoliticsState GovernmentsMusicSocial Issues Dolly PartonGretchen WhitmerMichiganFlag LoweringCountry MusicImagination LibraryLiteracyOffice of Michigan Governor