Dolly Parton discusses her latest children's book and overcoming bullies.

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Dolly Parton discusses her latest children's book and overcoming bullies.
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Dolly Parton has written a new children's book called "Billy The Kid Makes It Big," inspired by her manager's French bulldog. The book is about confidence and standing up to bullies. Parton, who was bullied as a child, believes in staying true to oneself and embracing who you are. She also discusses her Imagination Library program, which has delivered over 200 million books to children worldwide, and how her dad's inability to read or write inspired her to start the program. Parton continues to draw inspiration from her childhood and everyday life for her music.

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