Leaders at the local arm of Imagination Library, launched by legendary country singer Dolly Parton to ensure all children have access to free books to read at home, pledged to continue Parton’s mission following the announcement of her death on Tuesday.
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“Today, we mourn the loss of Dolly Parton — an extraordinary woman whose vision changed childhood for millions,” said Brooke Fisher-Clark, Executive Director, Imagination Library of Washington. “Here in Washington, Dolly’s legacy will live through every book delivered, every story shared, and every child inspired to dream bigger.
“Dolly made a colossal impact on this world, and particularly on our children,” Fisher-Clark said. “We are committed to keeping her legacy alive in Washington State, alongside our local program partners, by ensuring our youngest learners continue to have the opportunity to receive a free Imagination Library book in the mail every month.
In a video announcing the singer’s death, Parton’s nephew, Bryan Seaver said: “By her example, we believed that anything was possible. She never saw a door she couldn’t open, and the doors she opened made and changed history.”
In partnership with community partners, Imagination Library of Washington mails books directly to kids’ homes each month to support and increase early literacy and school readiness. The library sends out books — including bilingual options — to kids in all 39 Washington counties regardless of family income. Click here to enroll.
TAKE ACTION: According to the Imagination Library of Washington, it costs $31 to send a book to a child each month for one year. Consider supporting Dolly’s mission with a donation.
