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US - May 27, 2026 - Dolly Parton's 300 million-book gift quietly changed childhood reading across five countries - Dolly Parton's Imagination Library offers a new model for celebrity giving. Instead of grand events, it focuses on routine book deliveries to children. This approach tackles early literacy gaps by providing free books monthly. Public institutions now see this as vital infrastructure. The program's success lies in its consistent, community-focused delivery, building educational momentum for families.

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