Another call with my dad:
The Imagination Library site has been slammed with donations (which is great) but it’s the same site/bandwidth used for enrolling new kids.
So please do be patient if you’re donating. So many folks work so hard to keep DPIL humming, & it’s a lot right now. Grief & Joy.
The Imagination Library site has been slammed with donations (which is great) but it’s the same site/bandwidth used for enrolling new kids.
So please do be patient if you’re donating. So many folks work so hard to keep DPIL humming, & it’s a lot right now. Grief & Joy.
Dolly’s impact has so many facets, but here’s one important to me:
My parents devote their time to hands-on work for family charities. Dad has been deeply involved in bringing Dolly’s Imagination Library to as much of Houston as possible. So many kids now have books at home, just for them.
My parents devote their time to hands-on work for family charities. Dad has been deeply involved in bringing Dolly’s Imagination Library to as much of Houston as possible. So many kids now have books at home, just for them.
August 27, 2026 at 2:01 PM
Another call with my dad:
The Imagination Library site has been slammed with donations (which is great) but it’s the same site/bandwidth used for enrolling new kids.
So please do be patient if you’re donating. So many folks work so hard to keep DPIL humming, & it’s a lot right now. Grief & Joy.
The Imagination Library site has been slammed with donations (which is great) but it’s the same site/bandwidth used for enrolling new kids.
So please do be patient if you’re donating. So many folks work so hard to keep DPIL humming, & it’s a lot right now. Grief & Joy.
I am so grateful for the Dolly Parton Imagination Library for including CROCODILE HUNGRY as part of its collection in Canada.
This book came out in early 2022, and didn’t get a lot of trade reviews or buzz or anything.
But 40k copies in homes largely due to DPIL. 💛
#kidlit #kidlitauthor
This book came out in early 2022, and didn’t get a lot of trade reviews or buzz or anything.
But 40k copies in homes largely due to DPIL. 💛
#kidlit #kidlitauthor
October 29, 2025 at 2:47 PM
I am so grateful for the Dolly Parton Imagination Library for including CROCODILE HUNGRY as part of its collection in Canada.
This book came out in early 2022, and didn’t get a lot of trade reviews or buzz or anything.
But 40k copies in homes largely due to DPIL. 💛
#kidlit #kidlitauthor
This book came out in early 2022, and didn’t get a lot of trade reviews or buzz or anything.
But 40k copies in homes largely due to DPIL. 💛
#kidlit #kidlitauthor
Dolly Parton is a multi-talented superstar. But, beyond being a singer, actor, author, and businesswoman, did you know she’s made huge contributions to communities everywhere with her literacy program, Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library? buff.ly/Eeqgud5
#Libraries #Program #DollyParton #DPIL
#Libraries #Program #DollyParton #DPIL
Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library Sparks a Joy of Reading
Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library Sparks a Joy of Reading
buff.ly
June 22, 2026 at 12:01 PM
Dolly Parton is a multi-talented superstar. But, beyond being a singer, actor, author, and businesswoman, did you know she’s made huge contributions to communities everywhere with her literacy program, Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library? buff.ly/Eeqgud5
#Libraries #Program #DollyParton #DPIL
#Libraries #Program #DollyParton #DPIL
I work with DPIL everyday at our library. If you can donate, it would be so appreciated by your local chapter!
Dolly Parton's family asked that, in lieu of flowers, fans make a donation to the singer's Imagination Library.
Here's what the charity does ⬇️
www.rollingstone.com/music/music-...
Here's what the charity does ⬇️
www.rollingstone.com/music/music-...
Turning Pages: Inside Dolly Parton's Imagination Library
Core team of 15 staff and thousands of volunteers and partners help the country-music philanthropist deliver books to kids around the world.
www.rollingstone.com
August 26, 2026 at 12:41 AM
I work with DPIL everyday at our library. If you can donate, it would be so appreciated by your local chapter!
Imagination Libraries get little kids — without means testing — a library of books of their very own, one every month from birth until age 5.
Local communities work to raise the funds in partnership with DPIL, so I encourage you to find your local one, or help Houston get even more coverage.
Local communities work to raise the funds in partnership with DPIL, so I encourage you to find your local one, or help Houston get even more coverage.
DPILHouston – Dolly Parton Library Houston
dpilhouston.org
August 25, 2026 at 6:56 PM
Imagination Libraries get little kids — without means testing — a library of books of their very own, one every month from birth until age 5.
Local communities work to raise the funds in partnership with DPIL, so I encourage you to find your local one, or help Houston get even more coverage.
Local communities work to raise the funds in partnership with DPIL, so I encourage you to find your local one, or help Houston get even more coverage.
It says something about my dad that I heard all the time about how the Imagination Library work was going, but only today did I actually *go to the dang website* and realize my dad isn’t just on the team, he’s Director of Operations, Co-Founder and President of the DPIL of Greater Houston.
August 28, 2026 at 3:08 AM
It says something about my dad that I heard all the time about how the Imagination Library work was going, but only today did I actually *go to the dang website* and realize my dad isn’t just on the team, he’s Director of Operations, Co-Founder and President of the DPIL of Greater Houston.
Every asset needs love. Asset by Dorian Pillari- check out their Nexus Mods here: www.nexusmods.com/profile/dpil...
August 15, 2026 at 12:07 PM
Every asset needs love. Asset by Dorian Pillari- check out their Nexus Mods here: www.nexusmods.com/profile/dpil...
'Friends without benefits': No end in sight to war in Ukraine after Trump/Putin phone call www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dpil...
'Friends without benefits': No end in sight to war in Ukraine after Trump/Putin phone call
YouTube video by MSNBC
www.youtube.com
May 20, 2025 at 11:54 AM
'Friends without benefits': No end in sight to war in Ukraine after Trump/Putin phone call www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dpil...
One of my PhD students did a fabulous study on the DPIL in the UK - there's a video here: youtu.be/pKU5kqKypY4?...
It's such a fantastic programme...
It's such a fantastic programme...
PhD Research: Books Babies and Bonding
YouTube video by Caroline Z-D
youtu.be
February 26, 2026 at 5:07 PM
One of my PhD students did a fabulous study on the DPIL in the UK - there's a video here: youtu.be/pKU5kqKypY4?...
It's such a fantastic programme...
It's such a fantastic programme...
I would gladly eat all of your fruit salad melon darth
November 7, 2024 at 10:57 PM
This spring, I got to throw a pie in the face of an administrator for raising thr most money in our "jar wars" fundraiser for our local DPIL.
Enjoy.
www.instagram.com/reel/DWCG9HA...
Enjoy.
www.instagram.com/reel/DWCG9HA...
August 25, 2026 at 11:13 PM
This spring, I got to throw a pie in the face of an administrator for raising thr most money in our "jar wars" fundraiser for our local DPIL.
Enjoy.
www.instagram.com/reel/DWCG9HA...
Enjoy.
www.instagram.com/reel/DWCG9HA...
I am coordinating district wide & running in my building our annual DPIL fundraiser.
I am SO committed to this that I am making Dolly cornbread tonight! 🤣🤣🤣
I am SO committed to this that I am making Dolly cornbread tonight! 🤣🤣🤣
March 3, 2025 at 10:32 PM
I am coordinating district wide & running in my building our annual DPIL fundraiser.
I am SO committed to this that I am making Dolly cornbread tonight! 🤣🤣🤣
I am SO committed to this that I am making Dolly cornbread tonight! 🤣🤣🤣
This is always a lovely event.
JoCo Dolly Parton Imagination Library Donor Appreciation & Awareness Event! 🩷🦋
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JoCo Dolly Parton Imagination Library Donor Appreciation & Awareness Event! 🩷🦋
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April 22, 2026 at 12:04 AM
This is always a lovely event.
JoCo Dolly Parton Imagination Library Donor Appreciation & Awareness Event! 🩷🦋
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JoCo Dolly Parton Imagination Library Donor Appreciation & Awareness Event! 🩷🦋
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I still believe!
bsky.app/profile/dpil...
bsky.app/profile/dpil...
After sweeping IN Kansas City, Tigers end the season at Baltimore, vs. Tampa Bay, and vs. Chicago. I believe!
September 22, 2024 at 11:39 PM
I still believe!
bsky.app/profile/dpil...
bsky.app/profile/dpil...
I'm over the moon that FORTS was chosen for this years DPIL, and hope it encourages more reading time AND more fort-time, both of which are magical for kids. :) ⛺
January 31, 2026 at 3:05 PM
I'm over the moon that FORTS was chosen for this years DPIL, and hope it encourages more reading time AND more fort-time, both of which are magical for kids. :) ⛺
Umm...
Another reason to love my new mobile maker cart?
I have set up the DPIL Fundraiser that has to be out at lunch & in the library the rest of the day on it.
I can juat roll it in & out!
Another reason to love my new mobile maker cart?
I have set up the DPIL Fundraiser that has to be out at lunch & in the library the rest of the day on it.
I can juat roll it in & out!
March 2, 2026 at 4:57 PM
Umm...
Another reason to love my new mobile maker cart?
I have set up the DPIL Fundraiser that has to be out at lunch & in the library the rest of the day on it.
I can juat roll it in & out!
Another reason to love my new mobile maker cart?
I have set up the DPIL Fundraiser that has to be out at lunch & in the library the rest of the day on it.
I can juat roll it in & out!
I have the honor of being the coordinator of our school district's annual fundraiser for our local countywide DPIL.
We see the benefits of children who start with us that have had early, sustained exposure to books and literacy at home.
We see the benefits of children who start with us that have had early, sustained exposure to books and literacy at home.
August 25, 2026 at 9:41 PM
I have the honor of being the coordinator of our school district's annual fundraiser for our local countywide DPIL.
We see the benefits of children who start with us that have had early, sustained exposure to books and literacy at home.
We see the benefits of children who start with us that have had early, sustained exposure to books and literacy at home.
Local Pittsburgh bookstore event tomorrow celebrating Dolly's Imagination Library. www.readingreadypittsburgh.org/futureevents
September 24, 2026 at 5:41 PM
Local Pittsburgh bookstore event tomorrow celebrating Dolly's Imagination Library. www.readingreadypittsburgh.org/futureevents
And if you haven't already done so, see if your local library has a DPIL chapter. Think I'll donate there.
September 9, 2026 at 8:34 PM
And if you haven't already done so, see if your local library has a DPIL chapter. Think I'll donate there.
The lovely part was students finding out & coming at the end of the day to check on me.
I run our DPIL fundraiser every year & the Dolly READ poster is always up in our library.
They were so genuinely kind.
I run our DPIL fundraiser every year & the Dolly READ poster is always up in our library.
They were so genuinely kind.
August 25, 2026 at 10:08 PM
The lovely part was students finding out & coming at the end of the day to check on me.
I run our DPIL fundraiser every year & the Dolly READ poster is always up in our library.
They were so genuinely kind.
I run our DPIL fundraiser every year & the Dolly READ poster is always up in our library.
They were so genuinely kind.
They gave us this cute guy at the DPIL event the other night.
I am excellent with outdoor plants--not indoor ones, but can someone tell me how not to kill it???
I am excellent with outdoor plants--not indoor ones, but can someone tell me how not to kill it???
May 2, 2025 at 8:37 PM
They gave us this cute guy at the DPIL event the other night.
I am excellent with outdoor plants--not indoor ones, but can someone tell me how not to kill it???
I am excellent with outdoor plants--not indoor ones, but can someone tell me how not to kill it???
Spécial dédicace aux collègues de la DPIL (Direction du patrimoine immobilier et logistique) de @ubmontaigne.bsky.social :-)
November 3, 2023 at 3:47 PM
Spécial dédicace aux collègues de la DPIL (Direction du patrimoine immobilier et logistique) de @ubmontaigne.bsky.social :-)
A8: I LOVE READ POSTERS! #TLSkyChat
Ask me how many of just me I have! 🤣
First, whenever we do ANYTHING, the LMC brand logo goes on it.
I love my logo being next to a partner logo like my local PL, bookstore or DPIL.
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Ask me how many of just me I have! 🤣
First, whenever we do ANYTHING, the LMC brand logo goes on it.
I love my logo being next to a partner logo like my local PL, bookstore or DPIL.
1/
April 10, 2025 at 1:12 AM
A8: I LOVE READ POSTERS! #TLSkyChat
Ask me how many of just me I have! 🤣
First, whenever we do ANYTHING, the LMC brand logo goes on it.
I love my logo being next to a partner logo like my local PL, bookstore or DPIL.
1/
Ask me how many of just me I have! 🤣
First, whenever we do ANYTHING, the LMC brand logo goes on it.
I love my logo being next to a partner logo like my local PL, bookstore or DPIL.
1/
The above links to DW's 1961 recording (produced by Quincy Jones). The unfortunately slightly inferior 1952 version is this:
m.youtube.com/watch?v=dpIl...
m.youtube.com/watch?v=dpIl...
Dinah Washington - Mad About The Boy (24.03.1952)
YouTube video by THE HEHR ARCHIVE
m.youtube.com
February 8, 2025 at 1:31 PM
The above links to DW's 1961 recording (produced by Quincy Jones). The unfortunately slightly inferior 1952 version is this:
m.youtube.com/watch?v=dpIl...
m.youtube.com/watch?v=dpIl...
I just read that Dolly lost her husband of 60 years today. Sending her so much love. We should all be supporting Dolly and DPIL today and forever! Thanks for your work. -aw
March 4, 2025 at 1:50 AM
I just read that Dolly lost her husband of 60 years today. Sending her so much love. We should all be supporting Dolly and DPIL today and forever! Thanks for your work. -aw