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But one of Parton’s most cherished causes is literacy.

Depending on the location, that can run to six figures or more.

Dolly Parton smiling

That’s not an issue any more in California, thanks to Governor Gavin Newsom.

That’s a potential 144 million books (!)

over the course of the first five years alone.

Dolly Parton read books

“Today is an amazing milestone for children and families across the state!