Virginia Welcomes Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library and Pakistan’s Stories-on-Wheels Program

Today’s Solutions: December 21, 2024

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Virginia Welcomes Dolly Parton's Imagination Library and Pakistan's Stories-on-Wheels Program

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This week’s news is for book lovers!

Karissa and Arielle talk about a couple international initiatives that champion children’s literacy around the world. First up is Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library which the state of Virginia is gearing up to join. Then, they switch gears to Pakistan’s Kahaani Sawaari program, an effort powered by volunteers on bicycle ice-cream carts, riding through underserved communities and reading to children.

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This article was originally published on April 19, 2024

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