Dolly Parton free book scheme to expand in London

BBC Arts Tuesday 22 September 2026, 20:16 UTC 1 min read

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The late singer's Imagination Library posts children a free book every month until they turn five.

Dolly Parton (PERSON) London (LOCATION) Imagination Library (ORG)

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