Monday 7th March 2011
Dolly’s gift to Scots kids
Scottish Government
Scotland's 'looked after children' are to receive a free book every month until their fifth birthday thanks to a new partnership with country and western superstar Dolly Parton.
The Dollywood Foundation has been working nine to five with the Scottish Government and Scottish Book Trust to bring the Imagination Library to Scotland.
Each of the country's 3,341 looked after children under five will build up their own personal library of up to 60 books, improving their literacy and encouraging their parents and carers to read with them.
Dolly Parton said:
"I am thrilled to be a part of this wonderful effort. When I started the Imagination Library in my hometown, I never dreamed that one day we would be helping Scottish kids."
Much of my music has been inspired by Scotland so it's only right that we are now in a position to bring more joy into the lives of the nation's looked after children.