Dolly Parton, whose father was illiterate, founded Imagination Library in 1995. She has given away more than 300 million books.
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Richmond author’s children’s book follows fictional friends separated by Iran war
Richmond author Nikoo Yahyazadeh’s debut picture book captures the bittersweet reality of being forced to flee home through the eyes of two young girls in Iran.
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After 25 years of giving free books to community, West County Reads may not survive
The nonprofit, which has given nearly 500,000 free books to locals and WCCUSD schools, has to find a new home or write its final chapter.
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Multicultural Books shows kids a world of faces like theirs
Meet Your Neighbor: Richmond bookstore owner Tamara Shiloh was inspired to curate a store of titles reflecting accomplished people of all races and religions.
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Barnes & Noble to close El Cerrito bookstore after 20 years in business
Residents lament loss of conveniently located community gathering spot. Now the nearest large bookstores will be in Berkeley.
