The Power of Reading: Inspiring Children Through Stories

In addition to being one of country music's biggest icons, Dolly Parton is also a prolific philanthropist.
One of the most important causes she's dedicated herself to is child literacy, which she does through both the work of her non-profit organization the Imagination Library, as well as by being a writer of children's books.
Parton newest book Billy the Kid Makes It Big! and she spoke with NPR's Melissa Block about writing for children, standing up to bullies, and why her program to deliver books to children meant so much to her dad.
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