In one week we Alabama can show our love for Dolly. Parton.
The new Alabama Dolly license plates-will honor Dolly for promoting reading.
AL.Com reports that according to The Alabama Department of Revenue, the Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library license plates will be available beginning November 1, 2026
Some kids get their first taste of reading from a classroom shelf. Some kids get it from a parent reading at bedtime. And for millions of children, it starts with the mailbox, thanks to Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library. Started in 1995, the program mails a free, age-appropriate book every month from birth until a child’s fifth birthday, no cost to families.
The idea’s simple, build a love of reading early. Before school gets stressful, before reading feels like homework, it feels like joy, like opening a surprise addressed just to you. The books are chosen to match a child’s age, so the stories grow with them, helping with language, imagination, and confidence. If you’re in Alabama, availability depends on local funding partners, and you can check your area through the official Imagination Library site. Bottom line, it’s Dolly Parton saying, hey, every kid deserves stories, no matter where they live or how much money their family has. That idea feels pretty special.
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