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Dolly Parton's Library Boosts Tarrant County's Reading Skills

Dolly Parton's Library Boosts Tarrant County's Reading Skills

Published 3 weeks, 6 days ago
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Dolly Partons Imagination Library is thriving in Tarrant County, Texas, providing free books to over six thousand children, aiming to double that number in the next eighteen months. The program, which sends one book monthly plus a starter title, has been shown to significantly boost early reading skills. With Tarrant Countys schools struggling with literacy, families are turning to this library for support. Research indicates that even twenty books at home can greatly improve a childs future education. This expansion comes at a crucial time, as Tarrant County faces a significant reading gap.

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