Every year, our Imagination Library books are selected by the Blue Medal Book team, a group of early literacy experts from across the US dedicated to selecting books that reflect a range of family experiences, making it possible for every child to see themselves reflected in the stories, themes, and concepts. Each month from birth to age five, every child registered in the Imagination Library receives an age-appropriate, high-quality title addressed to them by name and delivered directly to their mailbox.​

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The Blue Ribbon Book Selection Committee selects ten English titles and two bilingual English/Spanish titles each year. As of August 2025, Colorado families may opt in to receive a bilingual book every month.

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All children registered in the program will receive these three books: 

1. "The Little Engine That Could," the first book that every child receives. 

2. ​"Coat Of Many Colors," Dolly Parton's self-written book.

3. "Look Out Kindergarten, Here I Come!” as their graduation celebration book. 

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American Printing House (APH) selects six titles from the current Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library collection that are most appropriate for children with visual impairment. Children will receive a braille/print book in the mail at no cost to their family every other month. For more information, please visit: aph.org/braille-tales. The application on this page is required to be completed prior to receiving books. 

Audio Imagination Library books are also available to children. These books may only be played on a digital playback device loaned from the National Library Service (NLS) or another device approved by the NLS.
For more information, please visit: aph.org/imagination-library-collaboration/.