Parton's idea catches on in Illinois

Country singer Dolly Parton was the first member of her family to become a high school graduate.

Country singer Dolly Parton was the first member of her family to become a high school graduate.

Now she’s trying to help other children achieve scholastic success. Through her Imagination Library, children are given books to encourage them to read.

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