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Montgomery Co. chapter of Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library vows to carry on literacy mission after her death
Summary by The Nashville Editorial Desk Chris Davis , as published by NewsChannel 5 WTVF (CBS affiliate)
· August 26, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points The program has been mailing free books to enrolled children since the 1990s. A literacy program continues its mission.
A literacy program continues its mission. Thousands of families have benefited from the effort to distribute books to young children. The program's collection of books has grown significantly, requiring creative storage solutions.
The program has been mailing free books to enrolled children since the 1990s. Its goal is to encourage children to develop a love for reading.
Further details about the program's impact and operations are available, including the number of books distributed in one area, which exceeds one million.
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Category: schools Published: August 26, 2026 Source: NewsChannel 5 WTVF (CBS affiliate) Reading time: 1 min
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