The quality of the books was of great concern to the Richters. Rather than sign up online, they went to Dollywood for a look-see. “We didn’t want to give the children rubbish? says Linda.
The books-reviewed each year by teachers, literacy specialists, and Dollywood board members-included classics such as Ezra Jack Keats’s The Snowy Day and newer books like Anne Dewdney’s Llama Llama series.
Satisfied, the couple set up the Richter Family Foundation and got to work. Since 2004, they have shipped more than 12,200 books to preschoolers in their area. Megan Williams, a mother of four, is more than appreciative: 揟his program introduces us to books Iy’ve never heard of.?eThe Richters spend about $400 a month sending books to 200 children.揝ome people sit there and wait to die,攕ays Tim.揙thers get as busy as they can in the time they have left.?16. What led Tim to think seriously about the meaning of life?
A. His health prizedoblem.
B. His love for teaching.
C. The influence of his wife.
D. The news from the Web.
17. What did Tim want to do after learning about Imagination Library?
A. Give out brochures.
B. Do something similar.
C. Write books for children.
D. Retire from being a teacher.
18. According to the text, Dolly Parton is _____.
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