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The Book Lady has a new weekly story-time series called “Goodnight with Dolly”
April 2020
Dolly Parton's Imagination Library is excited to present Dolly Parton's new weekly read-aloud video series called "Goodnight with Dolly." The Book Lady sits down to read books from the Imagination Library to children and families.
"Goodnight with Dolly" launches on April 2, 2020. This 10-week series will focus on comforting and reassuring children during the shelter-in-place mandates. Dolly hopes these videos will provide a welcomed distraction during a time of unrest and also inspire a love of reading and books in the hearts of the children who see them. Dolly said,
"This is something I have been wanting to do for quite a while, but the timing never felt quite right. I think it is pretty clear that now is the time to share a story and to share some love. It is an honor for me to share the incredible talent of these authors and illustrators. They make us smile, they make us laugh and they make us think."
"Goodnight with Dolly" features several of the Imagination Library's wonderful books including "The Little Engine That Could." Watty Piper's classic tale of a determined little engine has been an inspiration to generations. This year marks the 90th Anniversary of "The Little Engine That Could." For many years the story has been a source of inspiration for Dolly and it is the welcome book that all newly registered children in the United States and Canada receive when they sign up for Dolly Parton's Imagination Library.
Additional titles will include "There's a Hole in the Log on the Bottom of the Lake" by Loren Long, "Llama Llama Red Pajama" by Anna Dewdney, "I Am a Rainbow" by Dolly Parton, "Pass It On" by Sophy Henn, "Stand Tall Molly Lou Mellon" by Patty Lovell, "Violet the Pilot" by Steve Breen, "Max & The Tag-Along Moon" by Floyd Cooper, "Last Stop on Market Street" by Matt de la Peña and "Coat of Many Colors" by Dolly Parton.
Once a week for 10 weeks at 7:00 PM EST, The Book Lady will deliver her story with the program available across the Imagination Library, Dolly Parton, World Choice Investments, and Dollywood channels. The read alongs will be a personal gift from Dolly to all families. Free of charge but not free from obligation as the message will be to pass on the love and keep hope alive because we are all Together, You and I.
Documentary Release Date Reset
The Library That Dolly Built documentary initially set for a 335+ screen release on 4/2/20 will be rescheduled for nationwide release the week of 9/21/20, to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the founding of The Imagination Library.
Regarding the film's release, Dolly said,
"Although it was the right thing to do, postponing the screening of our documentary was a disappointment. So many of our Imagination Library affiliates had organized events around the nationwide screenings, however things do have a way of working out so the documentary will still have its day."
Dolly hopes this series of stories will provide comfort and reassurance to coping kids and families during the shelter-in-place mandates.
Watch Goodnight with Dolly