Dolly parton will read childrens stories on her new youtube. The free books available from dolly partons program are a mixture of classic and contemporary fiction. Mar 01, 2018 dolly parton reads coat of many colors, a children s book based on one of her signature songs, to a group of children at the great hall of the library of congress in washington, d. During each weeks goodnight with dolly, the entertainment iconwho is better known as the book lady to millions of children around the worldwelcomes viewers and introduces the title, author and illustrator of the featured book. Imagination library has gifted over 7 million free books as of april. This is something i have been wanting to do for quite a while, but the timing never felt quite right, parton shared in a statement. The dollywood foundation 501c3 nonprofit organization. The little engine that could look out kindergarten, here i come.
Get free books for kids from dolly partons imagination library. I want you to join me, april the 2nd, when i start goodnight with dolly, she says in. Mar 31, 2020 dolly parton will be introduced to a newer and younger generation when she kicks off her weekly series in which she reads a children s book to an online audience at bedtime. Dolly partons imagination library is a book gifting program that mails free books to children from birth until they begin school in participating areas.
Nov 17, 2015 dollys coat of many colors childrens book brings one of her bestloved songs to life, based on one of her most vivid childhood memories winter is coming to tennessee and theres no money to buy a new coat, so a little girls mama sews one for her out of rags. Apr 02, 2020 starting thursday night, country music legend dolly parton will read a childrens book to an online audience at bedtime, starting with the little engine that could. Jan 19, 2018 7 lessons from dolly parton, a certified living legend and pop culture icon start early. The program mails out a free book each month for children from birth up until 5 years old. Nationwide theatrical coming fall 2020 of the library that dolly built. Why dolly parton has devoted her life to helping children read. Goodnight with dolly episode 1 dolly parton reads the little. Dolly parton to read childrens books on goodnight with dolly.
Goodnight with dolly dolly partons imagination library. Dolly partons imagination library is a program that gifts books to children from birth through age five. Mar 31, 2020 she started the free book program with the children in her hometown, sivierville, tennessee, and it has spread to all 50 states and across five countries. Apr 24, 2020 dolly parton, the country superstar turned book lady, is helping kids get to sleep in this time of unrest by reading children s books in her soothing southern drawl. When dolly needed a winter coat, her mom only had multiple rags of different fabric to put together. Dolly loved her coat but the children had a different opinion on it. Dolly parton is reading childrens books at bedtime gma. I dont have any children and i listened and enjoyed this immensely. Dolly parton, amy adams, josh gad, jennifer garner, constance. Children get a book appropriate for their age on subjects like rhyming, nursery rhymes, letters, safety, diversity, and school preparation. Dolly parton reads the little engine that could in the first video of her new.
Dolly parton sings at the red tent womens conference. Dolly parton will read childrens books on youtube to. Each month, dolly parton s imagination library mails a high quality, age appropriate book to all registered children, addressed to them, at no cost to the child s family. Dolly parton will read childrens books online to kids youtube. Dolly parton to read childrens book in weekly video series. Starting thursday night, country music legend dolly parton will read a childrens book to an online audience at bedtime, starting with the little engine that could. Dolly parton will read childrens books at bedtime on social. Dolly parton will read childrens books on youtube to share. Jan 01, 1994 coat of many colors is a book by the classic artist dolly parton. Generations of young children and adults affectionately call dolly the book lady, a title dolly warmly embraces and one that gave her father great pride. Dolly parton will read childrens books from the imagination. Countless parents have shared how excited their child is when their new book arrives each month. Mar 30, 2020 goodnight with dolly is set to premiere thursday april 2 at 76c on partons imagination library youtube channel and will air 10 weekly episodes in total, according to rolling stone.
Oct 16, 2017 country legend dolly parton is beloved by listeners of all ages, but despite her large family and her strong bond with kids, she and husband carl dean have never had children of their own. Dolly parton will read childrens books on her forthcoming youtube series, goodnight with dolly, set to premiere with 10 episodes on april 2nd. Dolly parton new youtube series goodnight with dolly. Documentary on partons imagination library has also been. To hear dolly read aloud go to the imagination library youtube channel on thursday night, april 2, 2020, at 7 p.
Aug 22, 2017 during an announcement of a new children s album i believe in you, music superstar dolly parton read her own book coat of many colors to children who were invited to participate. Sep 23, 2018 dolly partons imagination library is a book gifting program that mails free, highquality books to children from birth until age 5. She has become one of the most successful female country artists in history, with 25 numberone singles a record for a female country artist and 41 top10 country albums a record for any country artist her 1967 song dumb blonde was heard by. May 11, 2020 dolly parton s imagination library books. Apr 02, 2020 celebrities are continuing to find ways to connect with their fans and help people get through this tough time. Mar 30, 2020 dolly partons imagination library is a program parton started in 1995, which mails out a free book to children every month until they reach 5 years old.
The series is set to launch on april 2nd and will run for 10 weeks. Dolly parton to read childrens books on weekly youtube series. Dec 19, 2019 in november alone, dolly parton s imagination library shipped more than 1,464,343 books, bringing the current total up to an eyepopping 129,412,491. Our extensive network of 23 reach out and read clinics makes it cost effective to implement dolly partons imagination library. Coat of many colors childrens book by dolly parton. In every video, she will read a childrens book to her young fans. My kids grew up listening to dolly, and weve used her songs in many ways, the coat of many colors backs up the bible story, jolene is my second daughters middle name, and when my youngest daughter couldnt get out of bed in the morning, we would crank up romeo and let her wake up to dolly every morning. Dolly parton to read childrens books on goodnight with. Dolly never forgot her humble beginnings, even as she went on to achieve great success in her career and has received the highest awards for her. Dolly parton will read childrens books at bedtime on.
Dolly parton to read childrens books in new series goodnight with dolly. Dolly will read the books each week from her own bed. Dolly parton will read childrens books online to kids at. Dolly party has announced a new weekly video called goodnight with dolly which will see the country singer read children s books. Imagination library has gifted over 5 million free books as of march. Each child receives a free book every month from birth to five, delivered directly to them at their home address. Parton started performing when she was a young girl, making her debut at the famed grand ole opry in. My first dolly parton little people, big dreams 28. Inspired by her fathers inability to read and write dolly started her imagination library in 1995 for the. Dolly party has announced a new weekly video called goodnight with dolly which will see the country singer read childrens books. Dolly partons imagination library will send your child a. Dolly never forgot her humble beginnings, even as she went on to achieve great success in her career and has received the highest awards for her music, songwriting, acting and other creative endeavors. Dolly parton maria isabel sanchez vegara 9781786037602. Dolly parton talks about why she never had children on today.
Mar 31, 2020 parton has announced a new weekly video series goodnight with dolly, which will see her read from a selection of childrens books. Dolly parton will read various childrens books in new. Dolly parton s imagination library is a book gifting program that mails free, highquality books to children from birth until they begin school, no matter their familys income. Dolly parton talks about why she never had children on. Goodnight with dolly dolly partons readaloud video series. Dollywood and abramorama, in association with the dollywood foundation, announced that dolly parton will read select childrens books from her imagination library each thursday evening beginning on thursday, april 2, at 7 p. My daddy just loved it when all the little kids would call me the book lady. Dolly parton will read childrens books on a video stream once a week, drawing titles from her imagination library. Growing up with little money, dolly s mom made her family s clothes. American country music singer dolly parton has launched good night with dolly, a 10week readaloud series for children on youtube and other internet platforms. Dolly parton will read childrens books online to kids at bedtime.
Dolly partons coat of many colors childrens book details. The documentary, which was set to hit theaters april 2nd, follows the journey of inception all the way up to the 115 million books gifted worldwide. Every week, dolly parton will read childrens books online. Dolly parton launches childrens book series amid covid. The program is supported by private and corporate donations in participating communities throughout the united states, canada, australia, united kingdom, and the republic of ireland. She will release a new video each week for about 10 weeks. Dolly parton charity launches free book programme for. Cincinnati childrens is the first organization in the united states that has successfully implemented both reach out and read and the dolly parton imagination library. And according to parton, that s the way it was meant to be. Dolly parton reads coat of many colors book to kids youtube. Dolly partons imagination library sends free books for.
Dolly parton to read childrens books at bedtime beginning. Find out how you can sign your child up to receive brand new, free books and encourage a love for reading. Dolly parton will read childrens stories on her new. Dolly parton started the imagination library in 1995, to fight illiteracy in her eastern tennessee. Dolly partons imagination library is a book gifting program that mails free books to children from birth to age five in participating communities within the united states, united kingdom, canada, australia and republic of ireland. Check availability dolly partons imagination library. Dolly partons imagination library sends free books for children. Mar 30, 2020 dolly party has announced a new weekly video called goodnight with dolly which will see the country singer read children s books. Dolly parton s imagination library is a book gifting program that mails free books to children from birth to age five in participating communities within the united states, united kingdom, canada, australia and republic of ireland. Apr, 2020 every month, dolly parton s imagination library mails a free book to children registered for the program. Dolly parton to read childrens books on weekly youtube. Dolly parton launches childrens book series amid covid chaos. Dolly parton will read childrens books online to kids. That meant more to him than the fact that i had become a star and worked my butt off.
Once upon a time, famous actors, musicians and authors united during a pandemic to ease childrens anxieties through storytelling. Nov 03, 2019 the dolly parton imagination library dpil was set up to increase the number of childrens books in families homes. In this series, dolly reads select imagination library books, all carefully. Get free books for kids from dolly partons imagination. Dolly partons imagination library usa, uk, ie, ca, au. Jan 01, 2009 this book i am a rainbow by dolly parton is classified as fictional book, targeting ages between 3 to age 5. Oct 12, 2016 mark your calendars dolly parton fans.
Mar 31, 2020 parton also announced that the documentary the library that dolly built, initially set for a limited release on april 2, has been rescheduled for a nationwide release the week of september 21. Country superstar dolly parton was raised to believe that jesus loves her, and that with god, nothing is impossible. The books are chosen by experts in the education and writing field and are age appropriate for the child. Dolly parton to read childrens books in new online video series. Mar 31, 2020 dolly parton is debuting a new youtube series called goodnight with dolly. Snuggled in bed with her imagination library book, parton will read each story in her own signature style. The story is in a singsong rhyme format with an inspiring message that encourages children to act through love no matter how theyre feeling. Starting thursday night, country music legend dolly parton will read a childrens. For the next 10 weeks, goodnight with dolly will feature parton reading books that have been specifically chosen for their appropriate content at this. Each month, dolly partons imagination library mails a high quality, age appropriate book to all registered children, addressed to them, at no cost to the childs. Dolly rebecca parton born january 19, 1946 is an american, grammy awardwinning country music singersongwriter, composer, author, and actress. Starting april 2, parton will take to social media to read a classic book from the imagination library every thursday night at 7 p. Dolly parton will host goodnight with dolly to read childrens books from the imagination library every thursday night starting april 2.
This year marks the 25th anniversary of parton founding the imagination library. Starting thursday night, country music legend dolly parton will read a childrens book to an online audience at bedtime, starting with the little. A charity founded by country and western singer dolly parton has launched a free book programme for young children in tallaght in dublin. Dolly shared with us her own love of reading in this cover story from 2014. First books were only distributed to children living in sevier county, tennessee where dolly grew up. Penguin young readers will publish dolly partons childrens book coat of many colors with allnew illustrations by brooke boyntonhughes. The bug book peace is an offering the tale of peter rabbit pretend the first strawberries violet the pilot jake at gymnastics plenty of love to go around last stop on market street. Dolly parton launches weekly childrens book reading. Mar 28, 2018 dolly parton s imagination library is a program started in 1995 by dolly parton. This is who dolly parton would want to play her in a movie.