Dolly Parton was funny, larger than life, a tireless worker and an original artist whose artistic achievements spanned approximately 60 years. Few artists have more profoundly impacted and influenced American culture. Her grounded empathy and matter of fact openness about hard times and humble upbringing brought about a legion of adoring fans that is almost unthinkable—her fan base was made up of almost every person holding any variety of beliefs and values that the human mind can imagine.
Her Legacy Lives On
Dolly Parton often said that books can change lives. Through Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library, children and families have been able to connect with our libraries and access a world of knowledge and wonder. Her legacy lives on not only through her music, but through her storytelling and lifelong commitment to improving the lives of children everywhere.
Thanks to Dolly’s generosity and passion for supporting early literacy, San Mateo County Libraries has distributed more than 170,000 free books to young children in our community through Imagination Library.
For information about registering your child for Imagination Library, or supporting our program with donations, please visit County of San Mateo's Imagination Library.
In San Mateo County, the Imagination Library is made possible by the Foundation for San Mateo County Libraries and our Friends of the Library groups in partnership with San Mateo County Libraries.
Dolly's Unforgettable Stories and Songs
Dolly Parton's songs carried so many of us through the most important moments of our lives and helped us put words and sound to our feelings—whether heartbreak, jealousy, joy, faith, rebellion, gratitude, attraction. She brought Johnny Carson to tears with a nonce song she wrote for his show!
Settle in with this list featuring Dolly Parton's countless albums, specials, movies, collaborations and the books written by and about her. The world won’t be forgetting her anytime soon.
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