Dolly Parton, Imagination Library and 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.
Indiana to stop funding Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library, seek private donors
Indiana government is ending support for Dolly Parton's Imagination Library program. Private investors to take over, with Gov. Braun's wife leading efforts.
Region libraries vow to continue Dolly Parton's Imagination Library but said funding uncertainty could limit program
Dolly Parton's Imagination Library has provided free monthly books to thousands of children across Northwest Indiana and has been gaining in popularity. Lake County just gained full coverage for the program after the Dean and Barbara White Foundation provided a grant in December.
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’s Imagination Library urges Indiana governor to reinstate funding
The beauty of the Imagination Library is that it unites us all, regardless of politics," says Parton's foundation.
Southern Indiana programs face uncertainty about Imagination Library funding
Thousands of children in Southern Indiana are receiving free books through Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library, but the future of statewide funding is uncertain.
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.
Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library funding cut from Indiana governor’s proposed budget
The Dollywood Foundation president has responded to the Indiana governor’s proposed budget cuts funding Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library, which provides children free books.
United Way on Dolly Parton's Imagination Library
United Way on Dolly Parton's Imagination Library in Indiana
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Indiana First Lady to Raise Money for Dolly Parton’s Library Program
Advocates in New York, where Parton’s Imagination Library is available in 79 locations, want Gov. Hochul to take the program statewide.
Dolly Parton Responded to Indiana’s Threat To Cut Funding of Her Children’s Literacy Program With This Smart Instagram Move
Jointly funded by the state and local organizations, the initiative — one of Parton’s many community outreach efforts — has ...