A Tennessee country girl with big dreams
A world-famous singer, actress, and author
The creator of Imagination Library, which has given over sixty million books to kids
Born in a little cabin in Tennessee, Dolly Parton always dreamed big. She wrote her first song at age five and became a country music star by the time she was in her early twenties. Of course, her success didn’t stop there. She was also an actress, author, businesswoman, and philanthropist whose “Imagination Library” reading initiative has sent over 332 million books to children around the world. Dolly Parton was more than just the Queen of Country—she was a shining example of positivity, kindness, and faith that impacted millions of people.
Complete with comprehensive, age-appropriate text and black-and-white illustrations throughout, this Who HQ biography of Dolly Parton is the perfect way for young readers to learn all about one of the most influential artists of our time in an accessible and memorable way.
Author
True Kelley
True Kelley is the author and illustrator of more than 100 children’s books, including Who Was Pablo Picasso?, Who Was Abigail Adams?, and Hazel Nutt, Mad Scientist, winner of the Golden Duck Award for Best Children’s Illustrated Book. She lives in Warner, New Hampshire, with her husband, fellow writer Steven Lindblom.
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Stephen Marchesi
Stephen Marchesi lives in Croton-on-Hudson, NY.
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