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Reading Begins at Birth​
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We know that reading begins at birth, and the benefits of a home library go far beyond the simple act of reading. Research proves reading at home fosters a love of reading, kindergarten readiness, and social & emotional intelligence.
By providing books every month at no cost to families, the Imagination Library increases childhood literacy rates, fosters a love of books, and promotes a culture of reading among all families in Colorado.
Dolly Parton's Imagination Library: loved by families, validated by research
Dolly Parton's Imagination Library in Colorado
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73,000+ Colorado children receive a book each month.
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Imagination Library's first local affiliate launched in Colorado in 2005. There are now 51 nonprofit partner organizations all across Colorado.
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238 Million books & counting have been delivered to young children since 1996.
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Receiving books in the mail is a simple & effective way to create excitement around books.
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Children participating in DPIL are 30% more likely to start school kindergarten-ready.
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Imagination Library is fully open and enrolling children in 61 out of Colorado's 64 counties, mailing books to almost 23% of eligible children statewide.
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16% of books mailed each year are either fully bilingual in English & Spanish or have
Spanish language content. More Spanish content is on the way soon!
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Imagination Library books are specially selected age-appropriate, high-quality titles.
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Our books are delivered to registered children each month from birth to the month of their fifth birthday.
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Each book is personalized with the child’s name and mailed directly to the child’s home.
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This creates a gifting experience, making books exciting, showing the child someone is thinking of them.