Dolly's Imagination Library to Benefit Scotland's Most Vulnerable Children

Dolly Parton was in Glasgow this week and Angela Constance, Minister for Children and young People met with her to launch a new initiative that sees the Scottish Government, Scottish Book Trust and the Dollywood Foundation working in partnership to bring the singer’s Imagination Library to Scotland.  The scheme will enable the Imagination Library to provide twelve free books every year for all 3,341 looked after children in Scotland.

Ms Constance said:

“I am delighted to be able to personally thank Dolly Parton for working with the Scottish Government and the Scottish Book Trust to ensure that Scotland’s most vulnerable children are able to benefit from her innovative Imagination Library.

“The early years are vitally important for a child’s development and this support can make a real difference to future attainment. It is particularly crucial to ensure looked after children receive help and inspiration like this to experience the same life chances as their peers.

Source:  Scottish Government

Tags: Glasgow News, Learning and Development