Dolly Parton, Indiana and Imagination Library

Indiana First Lady to Raise Money for Dolly Parton’s Library Program
After slashing a popular reading program from the budget, Gov. Mike Braun said Friday he asked First Lady Maureen Braun to spearhead an initiative to keep Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library in Indiana.
Proposed Indiana budget slashes funding for Dolly Parton's Imagination Library
Outlets reported that Dolly Parton pleaded with Gov. Mike Braun to not cut funding for Indiana's Imagination Library. That's not quite what happened.
Dolly Parton Calls Out Indiana Gov Over Plan to Dump Her Imagination Library
Dolly Parton has called on Indiana’s governor to reverse course on plans to do away with her popular “Imagination Library” program. The country singer, who started the book gifting program to encourage early literacy,
Dolly Parton urges Indiana governor not to cut funds for her Imagination Library
Country music star Dolly Parton called on Indiana Gov. Mike Braun to reconsider cutting funds for her Imagination Library initiative, which benefits children.
Dolly Parton's Imagination Library Makes Plea to Indiana Governor to Restore Program's Budget
"The beauty of the Imagination Library is that it unites us all-regardless of politics-because every child deserves the chance to dream big and succeed," a statement reads.
Dolly Parton's Imagination Library program faces big funding cut in Indiana
The proposed state budget for Indiana would cut funding for Dolly Parton's Imagination Library, which promotes literacy by providing free books to children.
Push to save Dolly Parton’s Indiana book program grows
Indiana's new budget does not include funding for Dolly Parton's Imagination Library. The program sends free books to children from birth to age 5. It has helped Indiana's child literacy ranking rise from 19th to 6th nationwide.
Programs hope Indiana legislators restore dollars to keep Dolly Parton books coming to kids
Indiana aims to continue its gains in child literacy. And the Dolly Parton Imagination Library has been touted as a key component. But now
Dolly Parton's child literacy program faces funding danger in Indiana
Some Indiana state representatives are currently attempting an own-goal on their state’s literacy rates. While still in its early stages, a proposed state budget bill aims to drop funding for Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library,
Dolly Parton Urges Indiana Republicans Not To Ax Her Book Program For Kids
Dolly Parton's Imagination Library sends books to thousands of kids across Indiana. A new budget proposal from Republicans could slash its funding.
United Way on Dolly Parton's Imagination Library
United Way on Dolly Parton's Imagination Library in Indiana
Dolly Parton Responded to Indiana's Threat To Cut Funding of Her Children's Literacy Program With This Smart Instagram Move
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Dolly Parton Challenges Indiana Governor Over Defunding Her Imagination Library
Dolly Parton is calling on Indiana’s Republican governor to reverse a budget proposal that would defund her popular ...
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Editorial: Braun shows his true colors with book budget cut
If there was ever any doubt that Indiana’s leaders do not care about student literacy, look no further than this year’s proposed state budget.
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Dolly Parton handpicks Charleston native as a finalist to play her in an upcoming musical
Charleston-born actress Kindred Moore is in the top 15 on the #SearchforDolly, which was a national hunt to cast the titular ...
Dolly Parton Makes Unexpected Music Announcement
Parton, 79, has released a new song with popular Australian children's entertainers The Wiggles. She posted the music video ...