Who Is Dolly Parton? (Who Was?)

This is an installment of the very popular "Who was?/What Was?" series of informational and biographical books. I recommend this book because it's a break from the usual suspects of biography subjects, plus the subject is still alive which I think provides greater context for the reader. This book

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chronicles Dolly's childhood from poor country girl to her rise as one of the top female entertainers. Information and facts about her life are presented, formatted and written so that younger readers can understand them. Illustrations are included in this book and greatly resemble their subjects; the illustrations of Dolly, her husband Carl Dean, and her other fellow country stars are incredibly life-like and give a great representation of these historical figures. There are also informational tidbits throughout the book about cultural, historical and geographical touchstones in Dolly's life like the Great Smokey Mountains and the Grand Ole Opry. I recommend this book not just because I'm a fan of Dolly Parton but because I think she's an inspirational story. She was born in poverty but became who she is because of her optimism, humor, kindness and creativity. Dolly is still a relevant public figure so young reader's can make a connection to the person depicted in the book and the person in present day. Dollywood is still a popular attraction and her Imagination Library is still in operation. Even if you're like me and not a country music fan, this book is a must-read.

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