Country music legend Dolly Parton is in Missouri today to praise the state working, possibly 9 to 5, to reach statewide distribution of her reading program. Through a cost-share program between the state and Dolly’s foundation, “Imagination Library” provides children...
Missouri is distributing books statewide through Dolly Parton’s reading program – an accomplishment that sparks an eventual visit from the country music artist. The program, called “Imagination Library,” provides children up to age 5 a monthly book free of charge....
Inspiring young minds to read is the intent behind Missouri’s rollout today of country music singer Dolly Parton’s reading program. Through a partnership, Missouri and Dolly Parton’s “Imagination Library” provide an age-appropriate book each month to kids free of...
The father of country music artist Dolly Parton could not read or write. “He was the smartest man I have ever known but I know in my heart his inability to read probably kept him from fulfilling all of his dreams,” Parton said on Imagination Library’s website....
A new face will be showcased next week in the Hall of Famous Missourians. Country music legend and West Plains native Porter Wagoner will be inducted Monday as the 47th member. His bust will join the many others sitting in the third floor of the Missouri Capitol...
