Imagination Library Comes to Douglas and
Pope
Counties
Dolly Parton’s
Imagination Library is all about inspiration and imagination.
Imagination Library allows for children, from the day they are born, to
receive an age-appropriate book every month until their fifth birthday.
Children that reside in Douglas or Pope Counties can enter the program at any
time. There are no selection criteria other than residency. All children under
age five are eligible to register. Books are shipped directly to the children
at no cost to the family.
Studies show:
·
Kids exposed to reading
on a regular basis during preschool years have a vocabulary of 10,000 words
before age 5, compared to only 3,000 for children who haven’t had this
exposure.
·
Preschool reading and
parent involvement is among the most important steps toward a child’s success
in school.
·
When books are in the
home, parents are four times more likely to read to their children
This program was created as a proactive approach to help children achieve
success in education and life; and it has spread
with great success to communities throughout the United States and
Canada.
United Way is committed to nurturing children and youth. Implementing
Imagination Library locally, will demonstrate our commitment in this area.
Our goals are to register all children in Douglas and Pope Counties for Dolly
Parton’s Imagination Library; get all children in Douglas and Pope Counties
one step closer to being successful when they enter school; and foster an
environment in homes and daycare centers that encourages reading and includes
adult involvement.
United Way wants to ensure children have positive developmental opportunities
so that they start school with the tools needed to succeed. Dolly
Parton's Imagination Library is a unique opportunity to do something simple
and powerful for preschoolers. By inspiring parents to read to their children,
we can help them Dream More, Learn More, Care More and Be More!
If
you would like to donate to the Imagination Library program or wish to sponsor
a child or children living in Douglas or Pope County, please contact United
Way of Douglas & Pope Counties at 320-763-4840. This sponsorship costs just
$30.00 per child for one year (12 books).
You can Register Online
or by contacting our office.
Book List
Book Themes and Concepts
