In 1995, the Imagination Library was born, and it's been growing like crazy ever since! Today, the program is available in five countries, including the US, Canada, the UK, Australia, and Ireland. That's a lot of happy readers! The program has also partnered with local communities to reach even more kids.
Dolly Parton's vision is simple: every child deserves to have books of their own, and she's making that happen. The Imagination Library sends out one free book per month to enrolled children, from the time they're born until they start kindergarten. That's a total of 60 books! The books are chosen by a panel of experts to ensure they're both fun and educational.
The impact of the Imagination Library is massive. Kids who participate in the program are more likely to start school prepared and develop a love of reading that will last a lifetime. And it's not just about the kids – the program also helps parents and caregivers bond with their little ones over story time. The program has also been shown to improve literacy rates and reduce the achievement gap.
Dolly Parton's Imagination Library - Whidbey Community Foundation
