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How Dolly Parton's literacy work affected Indigenous communities in Australia

NPR | By Kristina Kukolja

Published September 1, 2026 at 6:13 PM EDT

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In Australia, the queen of country music, Dolly Parton, is being remembered for her work in advancing children's literacy, particularly in Indigenous communities.