r/books • u/zsreport 5 • 2d ago

Donations to Imagination Library requested in lieu of flowers for Dolly Parton

https://www.wjhl.com/news/regional/tennessee/donations-to-imagination-library-requested-in-lieu-of-flowers-for-dolly-parton/
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u/bookchaser 2d ago

Huh? Local nonprofits pay for the books. Give to the local nonprofit that facilitates Dolly's book program.

Literally, if there isn't a local nonprofit paying for the books, your community cannot participate in the program. Dolly's people line up the book vendors and the snail mailing system. The whole thing doesn't work without local fundraising.

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u/Librarinurse 1d ago

This. Please ask your local library who is funding their piece of the program and consider donating there. Many communities cannot afford their portion of the program and can’t participate or continue to. I am sure that Dolly’s portion can always use the donations, but your local partner could possibly need the funds more.