09/25/2026
Dolly was an icon, a legend, a powerhouse. But beyond her music, the big hair, and the unmistakable personality (except for that one time in a Dolly Parton look-a-like contest), she also spent decades making a difference in the lives of children. Her Imagination Library was partly inspired by her father, who was unable to read or write. She wanted to give children access to books and the joy of reading that her father never had.
So in honor of a great woman, I'm breaking out my rhinestone booties and living as Dolly would: "If you see someone without a smile today, give 'em yours!"