My Little Golden Book about Dolly Parton by Deborah Hopkinson and illustrated by Monique Dong.

What's not to love about Dolly Parton? This Little Golden Book biography shares how someone from incredibly poor beginnings can blossom and persevere to become an award-winning songwriter and singer, actress, author, literacy advocate--and she even has her own theme park! Young girls and boys will definitely feel inspired after hearing Dolly's story.

About the Author and Illustrator: Deborah Hopkinson is the author of more than 50 books for young readers including Sky Boys: How They Built the Empire State Building, a Boston Globe-Horn Book Honor Book; and Abe Lincoln Crosses a Creek: A Tall, Thin Tale, an ALA-ALSC Notable Children's Book. She lives near Portland, OR with her family and a menagerie of pets. Visit her at deborahhopkinson.com. Monique Dong is a freelance illustrator whose passion is creating images that encompass light, life, warmth, and color. She studied animation at City Varsity in Cape Town, South Africa. She currently lives in China with her husband.