Dolly Parton’s Dollywood Foundation Makes $4.5 Million Investment in Nashville Public Library Early Literacy Program

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Dolly Parton's Dollywood Foundation is teaming with the Nashville Public Library to help kickstart an early reading program for children.

has long been an advocate and supporter of early childhood literacy. Now Parton’s Dollywood Foundation, home of Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library, has made a $4.5 million investment to help launch the Nashville Public Library’s new early literacy program, called Begin Bright., the $4.5 million investment marks “the most significant gift” in the foundation’s 27-year history.

Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library began in Tennessee and celebrates its 30th anniversary next year. Imagination Library programs exist in all 50 states and 5 countries around the world, mailing over 3 million books in the hands of children each month. The program aims to provide high-quality, age-appropriate books free of charge to children from birth to age five.

“We are humbled by Ms. Parton’s incredible act of generosity,” said Foundation president, Shawn Bakker. “Not only has The Dollywood Foundation given all the books necessary to fulfill a key pillar of the program, but the historic financial contribution will enable the Library to accelerate launch of this program within the fiscal year.

Nashville Public Library Foundation is an independent nonprofit organization that raises private support for Nashville Public Library . Interim Library Director Terri Luke said, “We are honored to join Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library in this first-in-the-nation partnership. Nashville Public Library is committed to setting our city’s young children on a pathway to reading success.

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