Dolly Parton's Imagination Library

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1. without Dolly's work (and yes, the work of people she brought on to carry out her vision), none of this program would currently exist

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2. I read books distributed from her program every week to the niece. So that's probably her more durable contribution to society

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3. She brought brilliant, moving positivity into the world that we'd all be lucky to learn to emulate.

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4. The Imagination Library is more egalitarian because it's often funded at county and state-level

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5. They really helped to foster a sense of curiosity and wonder that live with me to this day.

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6. They get this little book with their little name on it in the mail, and they feel special.

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7. Her Imagination Library is just one example of her giving back to the community.

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8. has gifted over 318 million free books to children worldwide since its inception

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9. they will send them a free age-appropriate book every month until they turn 5

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10. Getting age-appropriate books for your kid on a regular schedule is amazing.

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11. it is such an amazing program that was just executed in the right way

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12. gifting free books to kids from birth to age 5 for over three decades

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13. Wonderful service from one of the best Americans to have ever lived.

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14. it had exactly that effect, and now she's an absolutely avid reader

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15. sends free monthly books to children under six in the US, Canada

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16. My kids love receiving these in the mail. An incredible legacy

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17. Her book program and other charitable work is a great legacy.

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18. one of the best and most widely impactful programs for kids

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19. I support her book club because it makes humans smarter.

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20. Simple, direct philanthropy that helps any/all kids

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21. Some very excellent books our child totally loves!

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22. The books come addressed in their name monthly.

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23. seems like a great way to support local kids

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24. Such a wonderful gift to so many children.

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25. Daughter loves getting these in the mail

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26. An amazing program by an amazing person!

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27. Plus the reminder of Dolly's kindness.

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28. we keep reading some almost every day

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29. Thanks to Dolly, these kids can read

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30. She had a truly outsized impact.

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31. Bless Dolly, she was amazing!

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32. another cool part about this vs other 503cs or nonprofits is how efficient it is at outcomes: books in hands

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33. All people should be included in these programs and they will mostly give back what they can

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34. I think more people in our position should have services like this

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35. Her library is a great idea and her support was notable

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36. Very impressive structure that makes this sustainable.

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37. The content is thoughtful and diverse.

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38. This is a really wonderful non-profit.

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39. seems mostly positive, some dissent

    Mixed · Aug 2026 · in “Dolly Parton has died”

40. Many of the stories are good.

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