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Alabama rallies for Dolly Parton's book dream
28 Aug
Summary
- Specialty license plate pre-commitments surged over 550 in 24 hours.
- Each plate generates $50 annually for local Imagination Library programs.
- Over 114,000 Alabama children are currently enrolled in the program.
Alabama is seeing unprecedented support for Dolly Parton's Imagination Library, fueled by a proposed specialty license plate. In just 24 hours, pre-commitments for the plate surged from approximately 40 to over 550, significantly advancing the goal of 1,000 needed for production. This initiative aims to honor the late country music icon's philanthropic legacy.
Each year, about $50 from every specialty plate purchased will directly benefit the Imagination Library program within the vehicle's registered Alabama county. This recurring funding stream is expected to bolster local programs, which currently serve around 114,000 Alabama children. The program gifts registered children a free book each month until they turn five.
Launched in 1995, Dolly Parton's Imagination Library has distributed over 300 million books globally. The program's expansion across all 67 Alabama counties was announced in 2023, with the state providing 50% financial support. The specialty plate offers a simple way to contribute to this enduring effort to inspire a love of reading.
