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Actualización de las noticias Bilingual English/Spanish Book Collection Now Available for Colorado Families! Families who are currently enrolled or plan to register a child for Imagination Library now have another monthly book option for their children; a fully bilingual English/Spanish book collection for registered children to receive until their fifth birthday. More Governor Polis Hands Out Dolly Parton Imagination Library’s Two-Millionth Book in Colorado On March 7, 2025, Governor Jared Polis, Llama Llama (of Red Pajama fame), and the Colorado Department of Early Childhood (CDEC) delivered the 2 millionth book through Dolly Parton's Imagination Library at Westwood Early Learning Center. The program, launched by Dolly Parton in 1995 and expanded to Colorado in 2020, mails free, age-appropriate books to children from birth to age 5 every month. “Books are our windows into the world, and access to literature for children is a great way to improve reading, and inspire the next generation of poets, authors, and literary geniuses. I am excited to just a year later be delivering the 2 millionth book to Colorado children, thanks to Dolly’s successful Imagination Library initiative,” said Governor Polis. More Governor Polis Hands Out Dolly Parton Imagination Library’s One-Millionth Book in Colorado On February 27, 2024, Governor Polis, joined by Representative Emily Sirota, Senator Jeff Bridges, and Imagination Library CEO Jack Tate, handed out the one-millionth book from Dolly Parton’s Colorado Imagination Library. Launched by Dolly in 1995 and expanded to Colorado in 2020, this universal book-gifting program was created to inspire a love of reading by gifting books to children (0- 5 yrs. old), free of charge through funding shared by local community partners. “Thanks to Dolly, more Colorado kids tumble out of bed, stumble to the kitchen, pour themselves a cup of ambition, and read from 9 to 5! It is important that at a young age, students have access to books to foster their love of reading. I’m thrilled that today I was able to hand out the one-millionth book. This heart-warming program brings so much joy to Colorado’s young readers and helps our kids grow into avid readers and learners. Thanks, Dolly!” said Governor Polis. More Governor Polis Signs New Law, Imagination Library Colorado Moves to CDEC On February 27, 2024, Governor Polis Signed HB24-1205, Colorado Imagination Library Program, sponsored by Representatives Emily Sirota and Rick Taggart, and Senators Rachel Zenzinger and Barbara Kirkmeyer. This bill transfers the operation of the Colorado Imagination Library from the Colorado Department of Education to the Colorado Department of Early Childhood and allows the library to partner with eligible non-profits to procure more books and expand the program's reach. More CDEC / ILCO Action Lab Report is Available! ILCO started partnering with the Colorado Evaluation and Action Lab (Colorado Lab) in 2022 to evaluate the program. The evaluation focuses on estimating the causal impact of the program using a matched comparison design. The evaluation leverages historical data from parts of the state that have been participating in ILCO since before the pandemic. We invite you to review this September 2023 ILCO report on Early Literacy If you have questions about this informative report, please email us at Books@ImaginationLibraryColorado.org Read Report Here Colorado Kicks Off Statewide Expansion of Dolly Parton's Imagination Library During Family Literacy Month Governor Jared Polis, Education Commissioner Katy Anthes, and the Imagination Library of Colorado joined American icon Dolly Parton to announce the Colorado statewide expansion of her namesake Imagination Library book-gifting program. Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library is dedicated to inspiring a love of reading by gifting books to children (0- 5 yrs. old), free of charge through funding shared by local community partners. "I'm so excited to be working with Governor Polis, the Department of Education, and our Colorado affiliate organization to bring my Imagination Library to more children and families across Colorado! Together we can gift a love of reading that will last a lifetime," said Dolly Parton. "Developing an early love for reading is so important for children’s success, and the Imagination Library shows Colorado’s commitment to making sure that every child and family can succeed,” said Governor Polis. “I’m thrilled that more Colorado children will have access to the books they need to develop a passion for reading and drive their imaginations even further.” During this first year of expansion, the Imagination Library of Colorado will form new partnerships with local community partners and donors throughout the State. Year one is a year of growth: promoting existing programs and getting new affiliates up to speed. We have a handful of established programs across the state and will be adding new affiliates all of the time. Continue to check back here as we expand programs across the state! Would you like to become a community partner ? Click more to watch Governor Polis announce the launch of the statewide program More Governor Polis Proclaims November as Family Literacy Month for Launch of Imagination Library in Colorado The state of Colorado recognizes the Month of November as time for each family to focus on reading and early literacy skills. Click more to view the Proclamation More Imagination Library of Colorado Launches to Provide Books to Kids across The Centennial State Dolly Parton's Imagination Library is launches statewide program to build affiliates in every county. The first year Imagination Library of Colorado will focus on: Partnering with local communities to bring Imagination Library programs to new counties. Our local partners are the heart of the program. They promote the program online and at in-person events, fundraise, and enroll children who live within their geographical area. More Colorado Awards Imagination Library of Colorado Contract Awarded in September of 2021, the contract begins mid October building a statewide network of nonprofits managing Dolly Parton's Imagination Library. The goal is to create an affiliate in every Colorado county and enroll 60% of children birth to 5. For more information, read an article on The Denver Post. More Governor Signs Senate Bill 20-185 On July 10, 2020, Governor Jared Polis signed into law Senate Bill 20-185 creating the Colorado Imagination Library Program, providing funding to expand the early childhood literacy program. Senators Jack Tate and Jeff Bridges, co-prime sponsors of the Bill, stand behind the Governor at the Arapahoe County Library Sheridan Branch. More Imagination Library of Colorado Receives Tax Exempt Status Imagination Library of Colorado Receives Tax Exempt Status under 501c3 of the Internal Revenue Code. More

Bibliotecas de imaginación de afiliados locales Los libros de Imagination Library son títulos de alta calidad y apropiados para cada edad especialmente seleccionados. Nuestros libros se entregan a los niños registrados cada mes desde el nacimiento hasta el mes de su quinto cumpleaños. Bibliotecas de imaginación de afiliados locales 1. Enroll online or fill out a paper enrollment form or to register your child. 2. In 8-12 weeks, your child will receive "The Little Engine That Could" as their first book in the mail at no cost to you. 3. Each month, your child will receive a new book in the mail, compliments of your local county partners and at no cost to your family. 4. When your child turns five, they will receive their final book "Look out Kindergarten, Here I Come!" and become an Imagination Library graduate. Bibliotecas de imaginación de afiliados locales

Bibliotecas de imaginación de afiliados locales Soy un párrafo. Haga clic aquí para agregar su propio texto y editarme. Es fácil. Simplemente haga clic en "Editar texto" o haga doble clic en mí y podrá comenzar a agregar su propio contenido y realizar cambios en la fuente. Soy un gran lugar para que cuentes una historia y dejes que tus usuarios sepan un poco más sobre ti. solicitud de voluntario APLICA HOY Soy un párrafo. Haga clic aquí para agregar su propio texto y editarme. Es fácil. Simplemente haga clic en "Editar texto" o haga doble clic en mí y podrá comenzar a agregar su propio contenido y realizar cambios en la fuente. Soy un gran lugar para que cuentes una historia y dejes que tus usuarios sepan un poco más sobre ti. solicitud de voluntario APLICA HOY Soy un párrafo. Haga clic aquí para agregar su propio texto y editarme. Es fácil. Simplemente haga clic en "Editar texto" o haga doble clic en mí y podrá comenzar a agregar su propio contenido y realizar cambios en la fuente. Soy un gran lugar para que cuentes una historia y dejes que tus usuarios sepan un poco más sobre ti. solicitud de voluntario APLICA HOY Soy un párrafo. Haga clic aquí para agregar su propio texto y editarme. Es fácil. Simplemente haga clic en "Editar texto" o haga doble clic en mí y podrá comenzar a agregar su propio contenido y realizar cambios en la fuente. Soy un gran lugar para que cuentes una historia y dejes que tus usuarios sepan un poco más sobre ti. solicitud de voluntario APLICA HOY

Bibliotecas de imaginación de afiliados locales In 1996, Dolly Parton launched Dolly Parton's Imagination Library (DPIL) book gifting program to foster a love of reading in Tennessee's children. Each month of a child’s life from 0-5, one brand-new, developmentally-appropriate book is mailed to a child's home at no cost to parents. In 2000, the program became available for replication to any community willing to champion it locally. Since its launch, DPIL has mailed 300,000,000+ books to children worldwide with a program model that provides a turnkey “blueprint” to promote early childhood literacy and kindergarten readiness. In 2019, a group of Colorado community leaders saw the impact the Imagination Library has on children throughout the State, and plans were put in motion to mail books to ALL Colorado children. On February 26, 2020, Senate Bill SB20-185 was introduced to the Colorado General Assembly to provide funding for a statewide Imagination Library. The bi-partisan sponsored Bill was signed on July 10, 2020, and became effective on September 13, 2020. Overseen by the state librarian in the Department of Education House Bill HB24-1205 relocated the program to the Colorado Department Of Early Childhood. Signed by by Governor Polis on February 27, 2024, the House Bill became effective on June 30, 2024. Bibliotecas de imaginación de afiliados locales The mission of Imagination Library of Colorado is to increase literacy in the State of Colorado by ensuring that all children from ages 0 to 5 in our service area may participate in Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library. To this end the goal is to provide each enrolled child a book free of charge to the family each and every month until the child attains the age of 5.

Bibliotecas de imaginación de afiliados locales Bibliotecas de imaginación de afiliados locales Brooke Seigle Brooke Seigle Brooke Seigle ILCO organizó nuestro Jamboree anual de primavera con afiliados la semana pasada, del 9 al 10 de mayo en Denver. El Jamboree comenzó el jueves por la noche con un cóctel de recepción con cena, música, networking y juegos de trivia de Dolly. Los oradores incluyeron: el gobernador Polis pasó el viernes por la mañana para celebrar los éxitos del programa con los afiliados y aceptar una foto autografiada de Dolly, Kelly Dunkin de Co Gives Foundation, Brooke Seigle de Imagination Library Middle Tennessee/United Way of Greater Nashville; y una sesión de 3 partes sobre El papel de los libros y los hitos del desarrollo con la Dra. Michelle Shiffman , pediatra de Reach Out and Read, Heather Craiglow de CDEC/Head Start y la maestra de 1er grado Christy Howard de Steele Elem en Co Springs. Nicolle Davies, Allie Wegner (Co Labs), Michelle Anthony (Dollywood Foundation) también dieron una actualización sobre Imagination Library a nivel estatal y nacional. Asistieron más de 40 afiliados de todo Colorado. Bibliotecas de imaginación de afiliados locales Kelly Dunkin joined Colorado Gives Foundation as President and CEO in February 2019. Previously, she worked for a variety of nonprofits, businesses and social impact organizations, including 11 years with The Colorado Health Foundation in Denver. Throughout her career, Kelly has earned many accolades, most recently being named one of the Denver Business Journal’s Most Admired CEOs. When she’s not working, Kelly enjoys spending time with her family, traveling, practicing Spanish, reading and getting outdoors mountain biking, skiing or trail running. Nicolle Davies is the State Librarian of Colorado. Previously, she served as the Executive Director for Charleston Public Library and Arapahoe Libraries. In 2016, Nicolle was named Library Journal’s Librarian of the year for her dedication to “her unequivocal belief that libraries are essential services, not just ‘nice’ assets, and the best medium to achieve an informed citizenry.” Michelle Anthony is a regional director for The Dollywood Foundation. She’s passionate about bringing positive change to her community, and has spent her entire career working in the non-profit sector for youth serving organizations. Michelle and her husband have two daughters, and all four of them are avid readers! Outside of reading, they enjoy watching the Denver Broncos, playing sports, spending time in the Rocky Mountains, and just being together as a family. Allie Wegner is a former early childhood educator who is passionate about making systems work, particularly for communities placed at risk. Allie joined the Lab because she believes that smart policy and compassionate people can make daily life better for Coloradoans. Heather Craiglow is the Director of the Head Start Collaboration Office at the Department of Early Childhood. Heather’s role is to provide leadership and facilitate collaboration among Head Start agencies and entities that carry out activities designed to benefit low-income children from birth to school entry, and their families. Heather Craiglow / CDEC Dr. Michelle Stiffman is the Medical Director for Reach Out and Read Colorado and is a bilingual Pediatrician at Denver Health. She is also the mom of an energetic toddler who has her reading "the little engine that could" from ILCO every night on repeat. Dra. Michelle Shiffman Christy Howard is a passionate 1st grade teacher from Steele Elementary who empowers her students to effect change. Inspired by the positive impact of Imagination Library, Christy created an entire curriculum around the teachings of Dolly Parton. Not only did her students meet state standards across multiple disciplines, but they raised over $1300 for Imagination Library. For her work as an educator, Christy has received numerous awards, including the Colorado Council for Social Studies’ Outstanding Educator of the Year award in 2018. Christy Howard, Escuela Primaria Steele Brooke Seigle is the Senior Manager of Imagination Library of Middle Tennessee, serving children and families in Davidson, Sumner, and Williamson Counties with 50,000 young minds enrolled in the program and raising half a million dollars a year to support the effort. She is an avid outdoors woman with an inclination toward wild waters, climbing the tallest crags, and running the toughest trails. She is keen on loving children and making literacy accessible and equitable for all. Brooke Seigle

Check Availability to see if Imagination Library is currently available in your neighborhood. Bibliotecas de imaginación de afiliados locales La biblioteca de la imaginación de Dolly Parton ha lanzado un programa estatal en Colorado para construir filiales financiadas de manera sostenible en cada condado. Durante el primer año, Imagination Library of Colorado se centrará en asociarse con las comunidades locales para llevar los programas de Imagination Library a nuevos condados y apoyar a los afiliados actuales para expandir su área de servicio. Puede que todavía no haya un afiliado en su vecindario, pero estamos trabajando arduamente para expandirnos y conectarnos con campeones locales para lanzar afiliados. Consulte la disponibilidad a continuación. Si desea recibir una notificación cuando se abra una sucursal en su área, regístrese con su correo electrónico a través de ImaginationLibrary.com Visita Conviértete en afiliado para conocer qué se necesita para lanzarte en tu comunidad o apoyar económicamente a tu afiliado local.

La Biblioteca de la Imaginación de Colorado lanza su tercera celebración anual de la semana de inscripción estatal, del 20 al 26 de mayo, para promover la expansión del programa en todo Colorado. Cada organización afiliada local de Colorado organizará su propia celebración en sus comunidades para crear conciencia e invitar a nuevas familias a inscribir a sus hijos en el Programa de la Biblioteca de la Imaginación de Dolly Parton. ¡Únase a nosotros para alcanzar nuestra meta de inscribir a 4000 niños durante el mes de mayo! RECURSOS PARA LA SEMANA DE INSCRIPCIÓN Presione soltar La inscripción está abierta todo el año. Si tiene problemas para inscribirse o el sitio web dice que no estamos abiertos en su comunidad, comuníquese con books@imaginationlibrarycolorado.org para obtener ayuda.

Bibliotecas de imaginación de afiliados locales ILCO organizó nuestro Jamboree anual de primavera con afiliados la semana pasada, del 9 al 10 de mayo en Denver. El Jamboree comenzó el jueves por la noche con un cóctel de recepción con cena, música, networking y juegos de trivia de Dolly. Los oradores incluyeron: el gobernador Polis pasó el viernes por la mañana para celebrar los éxitos del programa con los afiliados y aceptar una foto autografiada de Dolly, Kelly Dunkin de Co Gives Foundation, Brooke Seigle de Imagination Library Middle Tennessee/United Way of Greater Nashville; y una sesión de 3 partes sobre El papel de los libros y los hitos del desarrollo con la Dra. Michelle Shiffman , pediatra de Reach Out and Read, Heather Craiglow de CDEC/Head Start y la maestra de 1er grado Christy Howard de Steele Elem en Co Springs. Nicolle Davies, Allie Wegner (Co Labs), Michelle Anthony (Dollywood Foundation) también dieron una actualización sobre Imagination Library a nivel estatal y nacional. Asistieron más de 40 afiliados de todo Colorado. Bibliotecas de imaginación de afiliados locales Brooke Seigle Brooke Seigle Brooke Seigle Dra. Michelle Shiffman Heather Craiglow / CDEC Brillante por texto Brooke Seigle Participación de afiliados Bibliotecas de imaginación de afiliados locales Michelle Anthony is a regional director for The Dollywood Foundation. She’s passionate about bringing positive change to her community, and has spent her entire career working in the non-profit sector for youth serving organizations. Michelle and her husband have two daughters, and all four of them are avid readers! Outside of reading, they enjoy watching the Denver Broncos, playing sports, spending time in the Rocky Mountains, and just being together as a family. Brooke Seigle Allie Kallmann Wegner is a Senior Researcher at the Colorado Evaluation & Action Lab at the University of Denver. The Colorado Lab was created in 2017 under the leadership of the Governor's Office as the state's policy lab. They work with a broad range of government, community, and family partners to unlock data-informed solutions and identify opportunities to foster meaningful and sustained change. In this session, we will discuss the results of the 2025 evaluation of ILCO, as well as potential policy implications. Brooke Seigle Caitlin Raaz is a speech-language pathologist and researcher specializing in early language development and speech sound disorders. As an associate professor at the University of Northern Colorado, Caitlin focuses on innovative service delivery models to address health disparities in underserved communities. Children in rural communities often face barriers to early intervention, including provider shortages, long waitlists, and limited access to culturally responsive support. To help address these gaps, our USDA-funded project piloted in Eastern Colorado equips home visitors with practical, evidence-based strategies to support children’s early communication and language development while families wait for formal services. This session will share lessons from our pilot program, including how easy-to-use digital tools can help families build strong early language and literacy skills in culturally and linguistically responsive ways. We will also discuss how this model can be adapted to create engaging content for the Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library in Colorado as part of our project’s next phase. Participants will leave with actionable strategies to strengthen their role in promoting early literacy and bridging gaps in early intervention for the families they serve. Brooke Seigle “When You Love a Book: Inspiring Children to Make Friends with Reading,” a fireside chat with literacy outreach specialist, Mary Lanni , and the author and illustrator of "When You Love a Book," Kaz Windness and Heather Brockman Lee . Imagination Library's July book for age group 4, “When You Love a Book,” was written and illustrated by local Colorado residents Kaz Windness and Heather Brockman Lee. Mary Lanni is a librarian, book reviewer, and a youth literacy advocate. Brooke Seigle

JAMBOREE 2024 ¡Gracias por participar del Jamboree de este año! ILCO organizó nuestro Jamboree anual de primavera con afiliados la semana pasada, del 9 al 10 de mayo en Denver. El Jamboree comenzó el jueves por la noche con un cóctel de recepción con cena, música, networking y juegos de trivia de Dolly. Los oradores incluyeron: el gobernador Polis pasó el viernes por la mañana para celebrar los éxitos del programa con los afiliados y aceptar una foto autografiada de Dolly, Kelly Dunkin de Co Gives Foundation, Brooke Seigle de Imagination Library Middle Tennessee/United Way of Greater Nashville; y una sesión de 3 partes sobre El papel de los libros y los hitos del desarrollo con la Dra. Michelle Shiffman , pediatra de Reach Out and Read, Heather Craiglow de CDEC/Head Start y la maestra de 1er grado Christy Howard de Steele Elem en Co Springs. Nicolle Davies, Allie Wegner (Co Labs), Michelle Anthony (Dollywood Foundation) también dieron una actualización sobre Imagination Library a nivel estatal y nacional. Asistieron más de 40 afiliados de todo Colorado. Serie de vídeos de las sesiones del Jamboree 1 – 4 Dra. Michelle Shiffman Heather Craiglow / CDEC Brillante por texto Brooke Seigle Participación de afiliados Bibliotecas de imaginación de afiliados locales Michelle Anthony is a regional director for The Dollywood Foundation. She’s passionate about bringing positive change to her community, and has spent her entire career working in the non-profit sector for youth serving organizations. Michelle and her husband have two daughters, and all four of them are avid readers! Outside of reading, they enjoy watching the Denver Broncos, playing sports, spending time in the Rocky Mountains, and just being together as a family. Heather Craiglow / CDEC Brooke Seigle is the Senior Manager of Imagination Library of Middle Tennessee, serving children and families in Davidson, Sumner, and Williamson Counties with 50,000 young minds enrolled in the program and raising half a million dollars a year to support the effort. She is an avid outdoors woman with an inclination toward wild waters, climbing the tallest crags, and running the toughest trails. She is keen on loving children and making literacy accessible and equitable for all. Brooke Seigle Dr. Kristin Klopfenstein is the the Executive Director at Colorado Action and Evaluation at University of Denver. She founded the Colorado Lab to co-create responsive and actionable research in partnership with decision makers. Kristin’s previous experience prepared her well for launching, growing, and sustaining the Colorado Lab. Dra. Michelle Shiffman Brooke Boynton Hughes is a Native Coloradan, from Loveland where she spent her childhood days drawing cats, mermaids, and treehouses. When not drawing, she would be found making shoe box dioramas, building snow forts with her brother, or watching anything by Jim Henson. As a young adult, she attended Colorado State University, earning a BFA in Printmaking, followed by the New York Academy of art, earning an MFA in Figurative Art with a concentration in drawing and relief printmaking. She has been a member of the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators since 2005. Back in Colorado with her husband and 3 young children, she has enjoyed the success of over a doze illustrated works, including, notably, the Coat of Many Colors by Dolly Parton, published in 2016.

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Contact Staff at Imagination Library of Colorado Comuníquese con la Biblioteca de la imaginación de Colorado General 3000 Lawrence St Denver CO 80205 Teléfono: (720) 819-7323 a través de las redes sociales Envíanos una nota! Enviar ¡Gracias por contactarnos! Para Autores: Dollywood Foundation tiene un contrato exclusivo con Penguin Random House. Solo los libros publicados por PRH pueden incluirse en la Biblioteca de imaginación de Dolly Parton. Esta asociación crea un programa rentable para las filiales locales. Gracias por su interés. Libros Libros Dolly Parton Niños