I cant tell you how much that meant to me because i created the imagination library as a tribute to my daddy. Dolly partons imagination library free book gifting program available in usa, uk, ca and aus for kids from birth to age 5. The free books available from dolly partons program are a mixture of classic and contemporary fiction and nonfiction for children. Dolly parton to read bedtime stories during social. Rowling, levar burton, dolly parton a new harry potter at home website and livestreamed readings offer entertainment for young readers. The first book parton is reading is the classic the little engine that could. How to get free books for your kids from dolly partons imagination. Dolly partons imagination library offers free books to children. Check availability of dolly partons imagination library in your area and register your child online or by mail.
Dolly s career and her bus have taken her all across the u. My life and other unfinished business by dolly parton. A letter from dolly parton herself describes the heartfelt reasons behind her charitys founding before he passed away, my daddy told me the imagination library was probably the most important thing i had ever done. She started the free book program with the children in her hometown, sivierville, tennessee, and it has spread to all 50 states and across five countries. Choose your country and complete the form to check availability in your area. That aside, i quite enjoyed this biographical picture book about dolly parton. Iconic people in history inspire daily book by blue bird books jan 5, 2020. Dolly partons imagination library usa, uk, ie, ca, au. Country superstar dolly parton is the latest celebrity to offer online reading sessions during the coronavirus crisis. Dolly partons organization gifts millions of books to kids charlotte. Dolly parton established by county music legend dolly parton, dolly parton s imagination library is an international program that mails free books to children from birth to the age of 5 monthly. Imagination library has gifted over 7 million free books as of april imagination library has gifted over 5 million free books as of march goodnight with dolly dolly partons readaloud video series. Dollywood offers free prek imagination season pass in 2020 published march 11, 2020 last updated march 11, 2020 new pass allows prek kids to visit dollywood, dollywood s splash country for free in 2020.
From there it grew into the imagination library, started in 1995, which distributes free books to children monthly, up until the age of five. A new book about dolly parton, which comes from interviews she gave, reveals she had an affair of the heart and it was one of the reasons that led to her contemplating suicide in the 80s. Dolly partons imagination library offers free kids book. Dolly parton s smile is back after downtown knoxville mural was vandalized related. Sign up to receive exclusive email offers you can unsubscribe at any time. Save dolly parton signed book to get email alerts and updates on your ebay feed.
Get free kids books from dolly partons imagination library. Dolly partons imagination library offers kids a free book. Dolly parton offers weekly online reading sessions on. If so, they may be eligible to score a brand new, ageappropriate book every month from birth until five years of age courtesy of dolly parton s imagination library all you need to do is head over to and enter your country and address to see if this program is available in your area. To hear dolly read aloud go to the imagination library youtube channel on thursday night, april 2, 2020, at 7 p. Dolly shared with us her own love of reading in this cover story from 2014. Dolly parton founded the dollywood foundation that was created in 1988. Watch signed 1st ed dolly parton autobiography my life.
The ohio governors imagination library is working to put more books in the hands of ohios children and ensure that every student enters kindergarten ready to succeed. Songwriter, singer, multiinstrumentalist, producer, author, actor, businesswoman, and philanthropist dolly parton has received every top accolade the music industry offers, and, in 2004, was. Since it began, dollys program has donated over 5 million books to kids around the world. Dolly parton to share some love by reading weekly bedtime stories to children during social distancing this link is to an external site that may or may not meet accessibility guidelines. The foundations signature program, dolly parton s imagination library, works with local affiliates to give every preschool child a book each month from birth to age five.
Free books for your child with dolly partons imagination library. Her literacy program, dolly partons imagination library, a part of the dollywood foundation, mails one book per month to each enrolled child from the time of their birth until they enter kindergarten. The successful program was started eight years ago in tarrant county and has provided more than 212,000 free books to children in our community. They give you details on how the program works and how to get started. In this series, dolly reads select imagination library books, all carefull. Sign up for free books in ohio with the dolly parton. They will walk you through how to put all the pieces together and the launch of a program. The imagination library has gifted over 80 million books in australia, canada, the united kingdom and the united states. Dolly parton imagination library now offers free books to.
Thank you for your interest in registering your child with dolly partons imagination library. Imagination library was started by country singer dolly parton and offers ageappropriate books to children from birth to age 5, regardless of parent income. It talks about her career, starting as a child, and her move to nashville, her solo career, and her business endeavours. Dolly parton is doing what she can to bring joy to people stuck at home during the coronavirus pandemic first, she started her video series, goodnight with dolly, where she reads books to children weekly and now shes penned a relatable and humorous poem. Dolly parton will host goodnight with dolly to read childrens books from the imagination library every thursday night starting april 2. These are highquality books that are chosen by experts and are based on the childs age. It began by offering scholarships to local high school students. Country box set dolly parton music cds for sale ebay. The book program mails free books each month from birth to age five. Now, the entertainment legends homeonwheels is parked at dollywood, and you can take a look inside. Dolly parton reveals the bible verse that helps her get.
Children who have a favourite book are more likely to become confident readers. Et on thursday, april 2 according to abc, parton will read. Dolly parton reads the little engine that could in the first video of her new readaloud series, goodnight with dolly. Dollywood offers free prek imagination season pass in 2020. Designed by dolly s longtime road manager, bus driver and. Her beloved theme park in pigeon forge, tennessee, dollywood, has given local first responders and staff at east tennessee childrens hospital protective supplies. She started the bookgifting program called imagination library in 1995. Dolly parton to read childrens books on goodnight with.
Stories kick off on thursday, april 2 at 7pm est with the little engine that could by watty piper. So while parents are working from 9 to 5, parton is here to offer some relief and keep your kids entertained. All you need to do is head over to and enter your country and. Parton was determined to give the children of sevier county something her father never had. You will find a unique blend of clothing, accessories and jewelry showcasing country western dolly, romantic dolly and of course glamour dolly. Dolly partons imagination library offers books to children. Dolly parton to read online bedtime stories to kids every. I hadnt heard of the imagination library, so i was pleased to learn that little factoid in reading the book. The dolly parton imagination library dpil was set up to increase the number of childrens books in families homes. Each child receives a free book every month from birth to five, delivered directly to them at their home address.
Children get a book appropriate for their age on subjects like rhyming, nursery rhymes, letters, safety, diversity, and school preparation. County music legend dolly parton has launched a youtube series called goodnight with dolly that will begin airing at 7 p. In recent weeks amid the coronavirus pandemic, dolly parton has taken much action to help her tennessee community and country at large in so many ways. Dolly partons organization originally set up to give free books to children where she grew up in sevier county, tennessee, but now gifts books. We love her music, we love her persona, and we love that she has donated over 2 million books to kids through her program dolly parton s imagination library. Dolly parton gives 100 millionth free book to children the guardian. Country music legend dolly parton will read your kids a. Dolly parton imagination library is a program that was started it in sevier county, dolly s home county, in 1995. Score free books for your kiddos do you have a child under the age of 5. If so, they may be eligible to score a brand new, ageappropriate book every month from birth until five years of age courtesy of dolly parton s imagination library. Dolly partons imagination library, the initiative she set up in honour of her illiterate father, has handed out its 100 millionth free book. Through dolly partons imagination library, kids from birth to 5 years old can. Check availability dolly partons imagination library. According to its website, since the initial program launch in the united states.
The successful country singer reveals her life since leaving home at the age of eighteen to pursue a singing career, while discussing her personal philosophies, her. In concerts, movies and on tv, dolly parton s singing and honesttogod pers. The covid19 pandemic has been particularly hard for young children, whose schools and daycares have closed and who may not understand why they cant see their friends or play outside. Dolly partons imagination library is a book gifting program that mails free books to children from birth until they begin school in participating areas.
Dolly parton s imagination library is a book gifting program that mails free books to children from birth to age five in participating communities within the united states, united kingdom, canada, australia and republic of ireland. Dolly parton offers weekly online reading sessions on facebook starting this thursday mar 31, 2020 03. The program is available for children ages 0 to 5 in richland county through a collaboration between richland public health and. National treasure dolly parton will read bedtime stories. Since 1995, dolly parton s imagination library has been sending a free book every month to a preschoolage child. Dolly parton shares hilarious poem about being quarantined. Dolly parton will read childrens books on a video stream once a week, drawing titles from her imagination library. The program mails free books to children from birth to age five in various countries. Last year, dolly also sat down with good morning americas jenna bush hager to talk about her love for books, and during the interview she mentioned some of her favorite things to read. Lined notebook, 110 pages fun and inspirational dolly quote on blush pink matte soft cover, 6x9 inch journal for men women. Dolly partons imagination library is a 60 volume set of books beginning with the childrens classic the little engine that could. Dolly partons imagination library mails free books to kids across the united states, canada, and australia.
Dolly partons new book reveals she had an affair on her. Dolly parton will read bedtime stories to kids online. Get free books for kids from dolly partons imagination. Dolly partons imagination library delivers 100 millionth book. The country icon turned to social media to recite the hilarious poem about people going stir crazy while quarantined. Dolly parton has always donated to worthwhile causes. Be sure to check out our selection of dolly apparel, gifts, books and music, too. Dolly parton will read childrens stories on her new.
485 670 1290 1149 1604 959 736 84 490 46 1359 1220 284 1280 610 946 729 1323 134 490 473 1019 1371 338 52 1013 1121 442 562 684 632 1431 512 1041 1459 1003 415 179 670 640 1062