Emma Jarman met Dolly Parton as a newborn; 18 years later, she shares the story

 Eighteen-year-old Emma Jarman recalls meeting Dolly Parton when she was just one day old at Rotherham Hospital in 2007. The singer had visited the UK to launch her Imagination Library literacy initiative, with Emma becoming its first UK recipient. Emma now reflects on their surreal encounter and Parton’s lasting impact on her life. Eighteen-year-old Emma Jarman recalls meeting Dolly Parton when she was just one day old at Rotherham Hospital in 2007. The singer had visited the UK to launch her Imagination Library literacy initiative, with Emma becoming its first UK recipient. Emma now reflects on their surreal encounter and Parton’s lasting impact on her life.