Dolly Parton urges Indiana Governor to reconsider cutting funding for Imagination Library program

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Dolly Parton urges Indiana Governor to reconsider cutting funding for Imagination Library program, which provides free books to children. Program inspired by her father's illiteracy. Initiative spans five countries.

Key Points

  • Program inspired by Dolly Parton's father's inability to read
  • Initiative spans five countries including the US, Canada, UK, Australia, and Ireland

Pros

  • Promotes literacy among children
  • Provides free books to children from birth to age five
  • Unites people regardless of politics

Cons

  • Unclear why funding was cut from proposed budget