Country singer and songwriter Dolly Parton, 80, died on August 25 in Nashville. In addition to her trailblazing music career, she was a philanthropist and literacy advocate. Through her initiative Imagination Library, she distributed more than 200 million books to children and babies. Maria A. Pallante, president and ceo of the Association of American Publishers, said in statement, “Dolly Parton lived a magnificent life focused on creativity, compassion, and joy. In addition to her inspiring personal journey and singular reputation as a singer-songwriter, she was a widely read book author and reading advocate, dedicated to giving children their very own […]
