Dolly Parton's dad couldn't read - it inspired her to send books to millions of children

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Aug 28, 08:31 PM 2 sources: BBC News, Cleveland.com (Ohio)
How 'Book Queen' Dolly Parton inspired millions of children with gift of reading
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Aug 28, 10:01 PM 1 source: BBC News
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Aug 29, 11:31 AM 1 source: BBC News
Dolly Parton's dad couldn't read - it inspired her to send books to millions of children