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I am Dolly Parton

Name: I am Dolly Parton
ISBN: 9780593405925

By Brad Meltzer

Part of the Ordinary People Change the World series

How did a mountain girl’s voice grow powerful enough to change children’s lives?

inspiring · warm-hearted · informative · colourful

Genres

Non-fiction Biography

What is I am Dolly Parton about?

This illustrated biography follows Dolly Parton from her childhood in the Great Smoky Mountains to her rise as a much-loved country singer and songwriter. Along the way, Dolly faces hardship, works hard, and learns to believe in her own voice. Readers discover how her songs reached millions and how her love of books inspired the Imagination Library, which gives free books to children. A warm, fact-filled portrait celebrates her kindness, creativity, and determination.

About the author

Brad Meltzer is an American author who writes exciting books for children and adults. He is best known for the Ordinary People Change the World series, including I Am Amelia Earhart and I Am Abraham Lincoln. Created with illustrator Chris Eliopoulos, these colourful books show how famous people were once children, too, and inspire readers to be brave and kind.

Pages

40 pages

Reading age

Early Reader (5-8)

This edition

2022

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