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How Dolly Parton fostered child literacy as a tribute to her dad

ABC News Australia - Entertainment & Culture · 26 August 2026 at 9:18 am

Dolly Parton was known best for her songwriting skills but her tireless work to improve child literacy will leave a lasting legacy.

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