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Laura Moodie: “Dolly Parton inspired a love of reading in children across the world, including Scotland.”

On the recordSeptember 27, 2026
Dolly Parton inspired a love of reading in children across the world, including Scotland.
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Laura Moodie
Scottish Green Party

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Scottish Greens call for library funding in schools.

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