I am Dolly Parton, Brad Meltzer
I am Dolly Parton, Brad Meltzer
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I am Dolly Parton

Author: Brad Meltzer

Narrator: Alison Fraser, Bailey Carr, James Fouhey, Angel Pean, Maggi-Meg Reed, Mark Sanderlin, Oliver Wyman

Unabridged: 19 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 06/07/2022


Synopsis

The legendary country musician, reading advocate, and philanthropist Dolly Parton is the 28th in the New York Times bestselling picture book biography series for ages 5 to 8, adapted for audio.

This audiobook spotlights Dolly Parton, known for her beloved country songs, who has also sent over 150 million free books to children through her Imagination Library. 
 
This friendly, fun biography series inspired the PBS Kids TV show Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum. One great role model at a time, these books encourage kids to dream big. Included in each book are:

   • A timeline of key events in the hero’s history
   • Childhood moments that influenced the hero
   • Facts that make great conversation-starters
   • A character trait that made the person heroic and that readers can aspire to 

You’ll want to collect each entry in this dynamic, informative series!

About Brad Meltzer

As a #1 New York Times bestselling author, Brad Meltzer has led a very full personal and professional life. He is one of those rare authors who have been quite successful in different genres of writing. He has had success in fiction, non-fiction, advice, and comics. It must be very satisfying to be so diversified as a writer. He graduated from Columbia Law School and was selected to the Columbia Law Review.

His works of fiction encompass: The Inner Circle, The Book of Fate, The Millionaires, The President's Shadow, and his latest, The Escape Artist. Non-Fiction: History Decoded, Advice (Heroes for My Son..... Heroes for My Daughter), Children's books: I Am Amelia Earhart and I Am Abraham Lincoln, and comics: Justice League of America.

Meltzer is host of Brad Meltzer's Last History on H2 and Brad Meltzer's Decoded on the History Channel. As if that is not enough, he was also responsible for helping find the missing 9/11 flag that was raised by the firefighters at Ground Zero. Using his tv show, he had a former Marine walk in to return the flag. It is now in the 9/11 Museum in New York City.

Meltzer is very attuned to his research, so that fictional books have elements of authenticity. He even had former President's Bill Clinton and George H. W. Bush give him advice. He has also participated in Homeland Security round table discussions. There are very few, if any, American authors as diversified as Brad Meltzer.


Reviews

Dolly is pretty amazing! I read this story in her voice like she was narrating it in my head 😁 I have read books about her but it's always nice to find out other little tidbits about her life.......more

I love Dolly and this was a great biography for young readers! This is my first time reading this series of biographies and it is really approachable for young readers with great illustrations! I wish everyone would take Dolly's advice and try to be a little more like her!......more

Goodreads review by Emma

I Am Dolly Parton is a biography about Dolly Parton, told from her perspective, but as a child. Dolly Parton begins by telling the story of her childhood, she was the fourth of twelve children. Her father taught her the importance of hard work, but her mother sparked her love of music. Throughout he......more

Goodreads review by David

Like other books in their "Ordinary People Change the World," Brad Meltzer and Christopher Eliopoulos share the inspiring story of Dolly Parton. From her birth when her father paid the doctor with a sack of cornmeal to her special Christmas memories to her coat of many colors to her earliest musical......more


Quotes

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