Impact of Dolly Parton's UK children's book scheme praised
The impact of Dolly Parton's children's literary scheme in the UK has been praised by a former MP who helped bring the charitable project to his constituency.
TL;DR
- Dolly Parton's Imagination Library has sent seven million books to children in the UK since 2007.
- The program operates in the US, Australia, Canada, and Ireland, having distributed 332.4 million books worldwide.
- The scheme aims to introduce books into homes where reading is not the norm.
- It was inspired by Dolly Parton's illiterate father.
- Former MP Martin Salter believes the program helps normalize reading in households.
- Children in Hampshire and areas of Oxfordshire are current recipients.
- Sally Smith of Peeple is confident the program will continue for many years.
- Colin Larkin praised Parton's legacy as a performer and icon, noting her intelligence and broad appeal.