How Dolly Parton helped the world - from children's books to supporting Covid vaccine
The late singer-songwriter's charity causes were as eclectic as her music, but she had a personal connection to each one.
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Notable Quotes
"I'm kind of addicted to the feeling of giving."
— Dolly Parton , Celebrity
"Dolly's legacy will last with every page turned of a children's book."
— Lee Mills , Politician
"It helps with representation, it helps with real life situations and having a book that speaks directly to you is important."
— Selina Brown , Other
"That vision she had about books and this understanding of sharing stories was remarkable."
— Eileen Driver , Activist
Key People
Dolly Parton is an American singer, songwriter, and actress known for her contributions to country music.
Eileen Driver is the chair of the Stokesley Imagination Library in the UK.
Lee Mills is a Scottish National Party councillor and a superfan of Dolly Parton.
Robert Lee Parton was Dolly Parton's father, a tobacco farmer who inspired her charitable work.
Selina Brown is a British author whose book was distributed through the Imagination Library.
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The late singer-songwriter's charity causes were as eclectic as her music, but she had a personal connection to each one.
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