Impact of Dolly Parton's UK children's book scheme praised

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        August 27, 2026

Impact of Dolly Parton's UK children's book scheme praised

Good Morning Reading — 2026-08-27

A former Reading MP says he believes the town was the second place in the UK to receive the books.
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Impact of Dolly Parton's UK children's book scheme praised
• A former Reading MP says he believes the town was the second place in the UK to receive the books.
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