I am Dolly Parton by Brad Meltzer

I am Dolly Parton by Brad Meltzer

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER * Learn about legendary country musician, reading advocate, and philanthropist Dolly Parton in this picture book biography that's part of the bestselling Ordinary People Change the World series!

I am Dolly Parton,
And I see the light that shines within you.

Dolly Parton was born in the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains of East Tennessee. Growing up as one of twelve children in a very poor and uneducated family, Dolly's early years looked nothing like the stardom she would experience later in life. But a few things remained the same through it all--her positivity, her talent, and her faith.

Known for her beloved country songs, Dolly Parton was more than just a singer. Her Imagination Library has sent over 332 million books to children around the world. The Dollywood Foundation has decreased the dropout rate for high school students across the United States by offering scholarships and monetary awards. Dolly's gifts were more than just her voice--her actions and advocacy for children's education have impacted millions of people.

Young readers and Dolly Parton fans of all ages will adore this picture book biography that beautifully chronicles Dolly's life in a fun and accessible way. Complete with charming illustrations and an inspiring message of staying true to yourself, this book is the perfect way to celebrate the Queen of Country and her contributions to the world of philanthropy, music, and literacy.

This friendly, fun biography series encourages kids to dream big by building character, kindness, and compassion--one great role model at a time. Included in each book are:

* A timeline of key events in the hero's history
* Photos that bring the story more fully to life
* Comic-book-style illustrations that are irresistibly adorable
* Childhood moments that influenced the hero
* Facts that make great conversation-starters
* A virtue this person embodies: Dolly Parton's love is seen in everything she does.

"This selection follows the series' established graphic-novel format, which includes photos, a time line,and Eliopoulos' instantly recognizable illustrationsIt seems like everybody loves Dolly, and this engaging account will help young readers understand why." —Booklist

Brad Meltzer is the author of the New York Times best-selling Ordinary People Change the World series for children, as well as six New York Times best-selling thrillers for adults: The Tenth Justice, Dead Even, The First Counsel, The Millionaires, The Zero Game, and The Book of Fate. He is also the #1 best-selling author of the critically acclaimed comic books Identity Crisis and Justice League of America, and is the co-creator of the TV series Jack & Bobby. A graduate of the University of Michigan and Columbia Law School, he currently lives in Florida. To learn more about Brad, please visit him at www.bradmeltzer.com.

Christopher Eliopoulos began his illustration career as a letterer for Marvel, and has worked on thousands of comics, including Franklin Richards: Son of a Genius, Pet Avengers, and Cow Boy, all of which he wrote and illustrated. He is the illustrator of the New York Times Bestselling Ordinary People Change the World series of picture book biographies. He lives in New Jersey with his wife and their identical twin sons.

SKU	Unavailable
ISBN 13	9780593405925
ISBN 10	0593405927
Title	I am Dolly Parton
Author	Brad Meltzer
Series	Ordinary People Change The World
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Hardback
Publisher	Penguin Young Readers
Year published	2022-06-07
Number of pages	40
Cover note	Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.