Dolly Parton, Indiana and Imagination Library

Indiana First Lady to Raise Money for Dolly Parton’s Library Program
After slashing a popular reading program from the budget, Gov. Mike Braun said Friday he asked First Lady Maureen Braun to spearhead an initiative to keep Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library in Indiana.
Proposed Indiana budget slashes funding for Dolly Parton's Imagination Library
Outlets reported that Dolly Parton pleaded with Gov. Mike Braun to not cut funding for Indiana's Imagination Library. That's not quite what happened.
Dolly Parton Calls Out Indiana Gov Over Plan to Dump Her Imagination Library
Dolly Parton has called on Indiana’s governor to reverse course on plans to do away with her popular “Imagination Library” program. The country singer, who started the book gifting program to encourage early literacy,
Dolly Parton urges Indiana governor not to cut funds for her Imagination Library
Country music star Dolly Parton called on Indiana Gov. Mike Braun to reconsider cutting funds for her Imagination Library initiative, which benefits children.
Push to save Dolly Parton’s Indiana book program grows
Indiana's new budget does not include funding for Dolly Parton's Imagination Library. The program sends free books to children from birth to age 5. It has helped Indiana's child literacy ranking rise from 19th to 6th nationwide.
Dolly Parton Imagination Library cut from Indiana budget passed by House: What To Know
Dollywood Foundation, Democrats and community groups call for restoration; Gov. Braun puts his wife on the job to find private money to pay for it
Dolly Parton's Imagination Library program faces big funding cut in Indiana
The proposed state budget for Indiana would cut funding for Dolly Parton's Imagination Library, which promotes literacy by providing free books to children.
Dolly Parton's Imagination Library Makes Plea to Indiana Governor to Restore Program's Budget
"The beauty of the Imagination Library is that it unites us all-regardless of politics-because every child deserves the chance to dream big and succeed," a statement reads.
Dolly Parton Urges Indiana Republicans Not To Ax Her Book Program For Kids
Dolly Parton's Imagination Library sends books to thousands of kids across Indiana. A new budget proposal from Republicans could slash its funding.
Indiana First Lady Braun pairs up with Dolly Parton’s library program as husband slashes funding
Country singer Dolly Parton launched an Indiana library program, but found its future in jeopardy after funding woes. Now, the state's First Lady is taking over.
Dolly Parton's child literacy program faces funding danger in Indiana
Some Indiana state representatives are currently attempting an own-goal on their state’s literacy rates. While still in its early stages, a proposed state budget bill aims to drop funding for Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library,
Dolly Parton Responded to Indiana's Threat To Cut Funding of Her Children's Literacy Program With This Smart Instagram Move
Do you remember the part in Elf where the nun cries, "But the children love the books!" as Buddy's real-life father, Walter, ...
Dolly Parton’s Sister Slams Musk’s ‘Chain Saw Massacre’ Week
Amid reports that Indiana’s government could dump her sister’s “Imagination Library” program, she took to X to sound off.