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Dolly Parton’s book program sees boost since singer’s death, expands to the UK

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Carter, C. (2026, September 25). Dolly Parton’s book program sees boost since singer’s death, expands to the UK. Washington Examiner. https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/policy/education/4742926/dolly-parton-book-program-sees-boost-since-death-expands-uk/

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Dolly Parton's Imagination Library program is expanding into London with £5 million from the People’s Postcode Lottery, making over 150,000 children eligible for free books monthly until age five. Since Parton’s death in August at 80, around 350,000 children have signed up for the service globally. The program has distributed more than 7 million books in the UK and over 330 million worldwide since its inception in 1995. Additionally, various states and localities are recognizing Parton’s legacy on September 25th with proclamations and celebrations.

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Dolly Parton's Imagination Library program is seeing significant growth in the UK following Parton's death on August 25 at age 80. Britain’s People’s Postcode Lottery has provided £5 million ($6.6 million) to expand the initiative in London, making more than 150,000 children eligible for free books monthly from birth until age five. Since its launch in 1995, inspired by Parton's father who could not read or write, the program has distributed over 7 million books in the UK and more than 330 million globally. Approximately 350,000 children signed up for the Imagination Library after Parton’s passing, highlighting renewed interest in her literacy efforts.

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Britain Imagination Library London People’s Postcode Lottery the United Kingdom

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Parton’s Imagination Library is expanding in London with £5 million, or $6.6 million, in new funding from Britain’s People’s Postcode Lottery, making more than 150,000 children eligible to receive a free book every month from birth until age 5.

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🔮 Parton founded Imagination Library in 1995 in her native Sevier County, Tennessee, inspired by her father, who could not read or write.

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Dolly Parton’s book program sees boost since singer’s death, expands to the UK · assertive framing

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Dolly Parton’s book program is expanding its reach in the United Kingdom, carrying on one of the music icon’s most prominent philanthropic efforts a month after her death. asserted

program → expand → death

children → expand → age

The program has already distributed more than 7 million books to children in the U.K. and more than 330 million worldwide since its founding. asserted

program → distribute → founding

The expansion comes as interest in Parton’s literacy program has surged since her death Aug. 25 at age 80. asserted

interest → come → age

Roughly 350,000 children have signed up for the Imagination Library since Parton died, according to ABC News. uncertain

Parton → sign → News

Parton founded Imagination Library in 1995 in her native Sevier County, Tennessee, inspired by her father, who could not read or write. uncertain

who → found → father

The program later expanded across the United States and internationally, providing free, age-appropriate books to children regardless of family income. asserted

program → expand → income

The renewed attention to Parton’s legacy coincides with a broader push to commemorate the singer on Sept. 25 — or 9/25, a nod to her 1980 hit “9 to 5.” asserted

attention → renew → 5

State and local officials across the country have issued proclamations recognizing Friday as Dolly Parton Day or similar observances. asserted

officials → issue → Day

California went further, becoming the first state to permanently establish Sept. 25 as Dolly Parton Day after Gov. Gavin Newsom (D-CA) signed bipartisan legislation earlier this month. asserted

Newsom → go → legislation

In her home state, Gov. Bill Lee (R-TN) signed a proclamation declaring Friday as “Dolly Parton 9 to 5 Day.” asserted

Lee → sign → Day

The recognitions have been paired with celebrations, including book drives, parades, and other events honoring her music and philanthropy. asserted

recognitions → pair → music

The Dollywood Foundation designated Sept. 25 as “Give Like Dolly Day,” encouraging donations to local Imagination Library programs to help continue Parton’s work. asserted

Foundation → designate → work