Mooney, Carla. Dolly Parton: Glitter, Grit, and Generosity. Icons. Lerner/Twenty First Century, 08/2026. 80pp. Biography. PLB $37.32. 979-8-7656-8864-9. Paper $14.99. 979-8-3480-4368-1. GRADES 5–9. HIGH ADDITIONAL.
Readers interested in who Dolly Parton is, why she is important, and what her life was like will find this title to be very enlightening. As may be expected for a biography, the title is brimming with details about her life and all the awards, songs, movie, and TV shows she starred in and/or created, along with her amusement park and philanthropy work. The only thing missing is her recent death, which happened after the book was written and published. Engaging photographs and quotes help break up the fast-paced, informative text, giving additional details and background information. Useful for anyone interested in Dolly.
Joshua Rees—Daly City Public Library