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

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 Mary Lanni and Jaime Gotlieb are from the Douglas County Libraries and shared a clever and successful fundraising campaign called Where's Dolly Wednesday? During a Jamboree session they discussed how the project was introduced, the marketing, and what the results garnered. Feel free to contact them with questions about the packet they shared with the group. Brooke Seigle Joining us for a session was USPS' Curtis Morris . He shared a few tidbits about mailing books, more more importantly he fielded questions from our affiliates about the Return Service Requested Endorsement program and the strain it places on each affiliate financially and the amount of time it takes to address. Though we haven't learned how to resolve this, here is the current information on the BOS. Brooke Seigle

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 and kindergarten readiness in Colorado by ensuring equitable access to books for all children from ages 0 to 5. We do this by mailing each enrolled child one free book each and every month until the child turns 5 and graduates from the program. With strong evidence of impact, expanding statewide reach, and more than 3 million books delivered to Colorado families, ILCO continues to unite communities around a shared goal, ensuring every child starts school ready to thrive.

Find out more about the Imagination Library of Colorado staff Bibliotecas de imaginación de afiliados locales Josephine Metoyer Chair of Board of Directors For over 30 years Jo Metoyer has been a K-12 education advocate, volunteering for and serving those school districts where she raised her 6 children - including over 23 years in Colorado at Cherry Creek School District. Jo’s core beliefs are that education is the foundation of a free society in our country and that every child has the right to access quality education. Learning to read is the core building block of any later education, and the Imagination Library supports this vital activity in a child’s life. After graduating from Wilmington National University with a degree in business management and marketing, Jo works as an account executive for a large global energy savings company supporting school districts, community colleges, and other public entities throughout Colorado driving safe, healthy, sustainable, energy-efficient buildings while supporting Colorado’s decarbonization initiatives. A Chicago native, she has lived in Colorado for 25 years, raised 6 kids in southeast Aurora, and now resides in Severance slightly rural living. Jo loves spending time with family, her fur babies and traveling. Her favorite children’s book is a tie between Love You Forever – by Robert Munsch and If The Shoe Fits – by Alison Jackson. Melissa Osse Board Member Melissa Osse is an experienced government relations executive with 20 years’ experience in working across various government and business industry sectors. She worked on the original Colorado READ Act (HB12-1238) to ensure literacy education for early elementary grade students to master reading and literacy skills necessary to meet at grade level by the time they get to 4th grade. In her current roles as VP of Government Relations for HCA Healthcare, she oversees the development of all state and local legislative priorities, political strategies, and healthcare policy decisions in multiple states for the Continental Division. An active member of her community, Melissa participates in several business and charitable organizations including the Board of Directors for the Food Bank of the Rockies. She lives in Parker with her two sons Cooper and Owen, and dog Jasmine. In her free time, Melissa loves to cook, travel with friends, and spend time with her boys. Her favorite children’s books include Good Night Moon – by Margaret Wise Brown, of which she can recite from memory and the Dragons Love Tacos series by Adam Rubin. Eve Lieberman Board Member Eve Lieberman has nearly 15 years of experience as a senior strategist, policy and legislative expert, and leading teams to success. She currently serves as the Chief Policy Advisor and Legislative Counsel for Governor Jared Polis. In her current capacity, she manages the legislative, policy and federal affairs teams and has overseen many successful Governor early childhood priorities, including the establishment of Imagination Library of Colorado. Eve earned her undergraduate degree from the University of Michigan and attended law school at the George Washington University Law School. Eve lives in Denver with her husband and two children - both of whom are huge fans of the Imagination Library books they receive each month. Jim Smallwood Board Member Jim Smallwood is a business consultant and Colorado State Senator, elected in 2016. He represents State Senate District 4 in Douglas County which encompasses the communities of Castle Rock, Larkspur, Parker, Franktown, and Castle Pines. Senator Smallwood is the current chairman of the Legislative Audit Committee, the ranking member and former chairman of the Senate Health and Human Services Committee, the former vice-chairman of the Senate Finance Committee, and a former member of the Business Labor and Technology and Appropriations Committees. Prior to being elected, Jim owned and managed several businesses related to employee benefits including an insurance brokerage firm, a third-party benefits administration firm, a COBRA administration firm, and an HR consulting firm. He formerly serviced on the Colorado Advisory Council for Persons with Disabilities, along with several councils and advisory panels assembled by state and national insurance companies. Jim and his wife have lived in Douglas County since 1996 and have raised their three sons in Parker. His favorite children’s books are Amelia Bedelia and Dream Snow. Josh Hanfling Board Member Josh Hanfling is a co-founder of Sewald Hanfling Public Affairs. During his 27 years in Denver, Josh has worked with officials and stakeholders in a range of industries, including real estate and construction, telecommunications, technology and software, disruptive businesses, professional sports, retail, financial services, restaurants, private equity, non-profits, and more. His favorite children's book is Llama llama Red Pajama. Jeff Bridges Vice-Chair of Board of Directors Colorado Senator Jeff Bridges represents South Metro Denver, the community where he and his brilliant wife AnnMarie grew up and where they live with their floppy dog Walt. Working across the aisle, Bridges sponsored and passed bipartisan legislation to provide full day Kindergarten to every Colorado kid, guarantee paid sick leave for every working Coloradan, and establish the Middle Income Housing Authority to keep Colorado affordable for nurses, teachers, and firefighters. Before his election to the legislature, Bridges handled military and small business policy as a Legislative Assistant for US Senator Ken Salazar and also ran public affairs for Union Theological Seminary. He earned a bachelor's degree from Kenyon College and a Master of Divinity from Harvard. Bridges currently serves on the Joint Budget Committee and chairs the Senate Appropriations Committee. Bridges' favorite book as a kid was the same as Dolly's: The Little Engine That Could. That and the incomparable The Monster at the End of This Book. Spoiler alert: it was Grover the whole time! (Bridges reports feeling true terror during the first read-through, but trusted his mother not to do anything that might actually hurt Grover.) Jenifer Waller Board Member As Chief Executive Officer and President of the Colorado Bankers Association, Jenifer Waller is a champion of banking advocacy. From her long career both at CBA and as a bank examiner for the Colorado Division of Banking, she understands the pivotal role that financial literacy plays in the economic success of our community. Waller gives back to the community through her participation in numerous civic and educational programs, including acting as a trustee for the Graduate School of Banking and her work with the Compliance Alliance. When she is not working, she enjoys spending time with her sons Joe and Travis and husband Doug. Her favorite children’s book is Are You My Mother by P.D. Eastman. A very close second is the Harry Potter series which she read together with her children. Amy Grolnick Board Member Amy is a former language arts teacher who hoped to communicate her love of language and literature to her students. After staying home to raise her three kids for some time, Amy pivoted to her next career in Human Resources where she served as an executive and consultant for high growth, Colorado-based companies. Amy is passionate about the Imagination Library’s mission given her educational background and belief in the power of the written word. Amy holds a BA in English from Wesleyan University and a Master of Arts in Teaching from Brown University. In her free time, Amy enjoys playing tennis, running and walking with her dogs and husband, heading to the mountains for skiing and hiking, and of course, reading. Amy’s favorite childhood books were What is Your Favorite Smell My Dear, Charlotte’s Web and all the Nancy Drew mysteries. Danielle Lammon Board Member Danielle is very active in the Aurora, Colorado, community and is an appointed Board Member and Chair for the City of Aurora Citizens Budget Committee and Past President of the Rotary Club of Aurora, where she is the Program Director of Imagination Library Aurora. She serves on the Board of Directors for the Imagination Library Colorado Statewide program to expand equal access to books in the home, promoting early childhood literacy and kindergarten readiness. She is also Chair of the Spina Bifida Association of Colorado and is part of the Aurora Chamber of Commerce Ambassador Team and a graduate of Leadership Aurora. Over the last five years, Danielle created and built the only Sensory Garden in Aurora with her leadership team & staff. As part of her work with her Rotary Club, they built the first Inclusive playground in the City of Aurora that serves children with disabilities as well as adults and veterans. Danielle consistently empowers others to make a positive impact in their community. She is a children’s book author and independent publisher as well as a member of the Colorado Independent Publishers Association and the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators. Kristi Widdows Calfee Board Member Kristi Widdows Calfee has been supporting Imagination Library in Colorado for nearly 20 years. Together with her sister, she co-founded and operated Grand Junction Imagination Library from 2007 – 2022. During these years over 9,000 children received over 275,000 books. The program was consolidated into a county wide affiliate in 2023. Her favorite books from the program are Tiger Can’t Sleep and Goodnight Gorilla. Kristi has a bachelor’s degree in Technical Journalism from Colorado State University. She is also on the board of the Douglas County chapter of Young Men’s Service League and has been deeply involved with the Elevation chapter of National Charity League. Ghislaine Bruner Board Member Ghislaine Torres Bruner is an attorney at Polsinelli, focused on assisting clients in developing and implementing effective business strategies, including the anticipation of possible disputes, litigation and plans for early resolution. Bibliotecas de imaginación de afiliados locales Jack Tate President & CEO During his time as a Senator in the Colorado General Assembly, Jack developed a track record of being a champion of success and opportunity for all Coloradans, living up to his campaign theme line of "Chicken in Every Pot, Book on Every Shelf, Fish in Every Stream." In February 2020 as a member of the Colorado Senate in his last session, Jack was a prime sponsor of Senate Bill 20-185 which established a Colorado Imagination Library Program with the Department of Education. With over 20 years of executive leadership experience with organizations large and small, Jack is excited to champion an effort that puts kids on the right path to success from their earliest experiences, understanding that every child dreams of growing up to be the best version of themselves - dreams that often begin in books. Jack’s favorite book as a child was Millions of Cats. He holds an MBA in Marketing and an MS in Finance. Laura Douglas Director of Program Services Laura launched her career in early childhood and informal education and imagined a world where every student was literate. This dream manifests in her work with ILCO. Her imagination continues as she wonders how to bring literacy to every home in Colorado. Her work leading non-profits focuses on public safety and education. As Director of Program Services for ILCO, she serves as a liaison to current and new Colorado Imagination Library local affiliates. Her goal is to provide affiliates support when needed and help grow a strong network of Colorado programs throughout the state. As part of her affiliate support role, she assists with grant writing, educational materials, and program operations. With 20 years of nonprofit and fundraising management, Laura provides a strong background in direct services and community engagement. Laura loves to travel, laugh with her husband and kids, and cheer on the Florida Gators in every sport. Her favorite children’s book is Click Clack Moo Cows That Type. Hannah Dillon Program Coordinator Hannah graduated from MSU Denver in December of 2023, where she found a passion for analyzing and interpreting geographic data. Hannah's core beliefs that everyone should have access to equal opportunities continues to shine as she begins her career in the field of environmental sciences. As a program coordinator, Hannah focuses on funding and enrollment for Morgan County while she works on a mapping project for our website. Growing up in rural Missouri, Hannah's mom was a librarian on a bookmobile that traveled to several communities without access to the public library. Hannah built a strong connection with her imagination through reading as she spent her summer days on the bookmobile. She has too many favorites to remember, but the earliest book she remembers reading is Love You Forever.

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.

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Fundamentals about reading to your child and why it's important Leyéndole a su hijo ¿Por qué es importante la comunicación del bebé al nacer? Las señales no verbales, como el contacto visual, los arrullos, el llanto y la escucha, son el lenguaje que usa tu bebé para comunicarte sus necesidades, deseos y sentimientos. Cuando los padres responden a los gestos de su bebé, construyen la arquitectura misma de su cerebro, sentando las bases para el desarrollo futuro del lenguaje, la comunicación y las relaciones. La interacción “servir y devolver” moldea el cerebro Solo tienes que sonreír, hablar, cantar, leer, jugar y responderle a tu bebé. Se llama interacción de "dar y devolver". Este proceso de ida y vuelta es fundamental para el desarrollo cerebral, especialmente en los primeros años. Las interacciones de dar y devolver ayudan a los padres a crear un entorno seguro para los bebés, y les ayudan a comprender que están siendo cuidados y comprendidos. 0-24 MONTHS Themes & Concepts Emphasis on the development of sight and vision with big text and bright colors Teaching sensory skills through touch with thick, board pages Rhyme and rhythm of words in a repetitive style Simple and easy-to-use everyday text for vocabulary development Minimal text with engaging, “point-and-say” illustrations Playful sounds of everyday characters and sing along text to enhance auditory skills Nurturing and attachment themes in sing-song pattern Tips to Try Help your baby to explore the book. Let your baby turn the pages, grab, or even chew on it. Point out interesting pictures and take the time to ask questions as you read. Say, “Look at the butterfly.” Cover it and ask, “Where is the butterfly?” Uncover it and say, “Peek-a-boo butterfly!” Stay on a page for as long as your baby is interested. Turn the page or stop reading when your baby looks away or seems tired or bored. Read with joy and excitement. Use different voices for different characters. Ask questions your child can answer by pointing. You can say, “Where’s the doggie?” or “Where’s the happy baby?” or “Who says meow?” Imitate the sounds your child makes while looking at a picture. Then add a very short phrase, such as, “Moo, the cow says moo.” Copy your reactions to the book you are enjoying together. Speaking in slow, short sentences and waiting for your child to take a turn talking helps him understand. Let your toddler give a picture a name; then add a comment like: “Yes, a plane! The plane is flying. The plane is flying in the sky.” Help your child pretend to be a character in a book. You can pretend to feed a baby or be puppies, barking and running after each other. 2 -3 YEARS 4-5 YEARS

If you're interested in starting a local affiliate in your county, learn more about Becoming an Imagination Library affiliate in Colorado. Regale libros a los niños de su condado Pasos para convertirse en afiliado Step 1: Check Availability If you’re interested in starting an affiliate program for the children in your community, first check to see if the Imagination Library is already offered in your community. What do you need to consider to get started? Partnering with a Non-profit (501c3): We mail IL books at special non-profit mailing rates, and a non-profit partner must be involved to qualify for these rates. Registration & Enrollment Plans: How will your organization grow enrollment? The Imagination Library of Colorado staff can help you grow your program sustainably. Funding: You will need to identify financial support to sustainably cover the wholesale cost of the books and mailing. You will need to identify your service area and eligible 0-5 population. How much funding do you need for an Imagination Library program? Decide on the geographical area you think you would like to cover – such as a county, city, school district or zip code(s). The goal of Imagination Library of Colorado, and the State of Colorado is to have one affiliate in each of Colorado’s 64 counties so that all children in Colorado have access to enroll in DPIL Find the 0-5 population from a census website. Try FactFinder Enter the 0-5 population into the Cost Estimator on the DPIL website. (DPIL utilizes the most current Census data) The State of Colorado passed legislation subsidizing the cost of the monthly book invoice at 50%. Common financial supporters/non-profit partner: Service Clubs (Rotary, Kiwanis, Junior League, etc.) Friends of the Library Local foundations Local businesses Chambers of Commerce Individual donors School Districts Community Foundation Fiscal Agents Start your own 501c3 Step 2: Putting the Pieces in place Contact the Imagination Library of Colorado staff at @books@ImaginationLibraryColorado.org to discuss your options Talk through service area & cost Work with ILCO and connect with Pam Hunsaker, DPIL Regional Director to complete the DPIL Affiliate Memorandum of Agreement Get the ILCO sample Memorandum of Agreement and New Affiliate Information Sheet – the two documents that we’ll put in place to outline our relationship and capture key information NOTE: all Colorado affiliates must complete a Colorado and Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library (DPIL) Memorandum of Agreement Step 3: Build your team Key roles to consider: Chairperson – a person to coordinate the effort Fundraising – to sustainably identify and collect local funds Enrollment – plan where and how to enroll children, oversee registration brochure distribution (if using) and marketing campaigns Database – entering new registrations, accepting pending online registrations, updating addresses, utilizing reports in the Book Order System (BOS) Community Outreach – collaborate with other local organizations and coalitions. Also may collect undeliverable books from your local post office Family Engagement – plans efforts to encourage parents to better engage their children through DPIL books and read more often *TIP – Also consider engaging other community partners to build coalitions and collective impact strategies. Ask your Regional Director for help with ideas and informative docs. Step 4: Fundraising Budget Engage your support team for contacts Consider putting together an advisory council to assist Identify potential funding partners and begin meeting with them *NOTE– At this point you should have a good plan outlined: an idea of the funds you will need, community details/facts and partners who are willing to help – this will all help make your ask more clear and direct. Step 5: Complete and Submit Required Affiliate Documents Return completed Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) and New Affiliate Information Sheet to Colorado’s Director of Affiliate Relations and the MOA to the DPIL. Affiliate Regional Director Submit USPS form 3623 or 3624 (if non-profit hasn’t already done so) to local post office and return the non-profit authorization code to your Regional Director You'll receive access to the Book Order System to learn the enrollment and mailing process Step 6: Make Final Preparations and Launch! BOOK ORDER SYSTEM LOGIN Receive your Book Order System login information and operations manual. Work with Colorado’s Director of Affiliate Relations to answer any questions and provide support to your organization. The database is not difficult to manage, but does take some time to learn. IMAGINATION LIBRARY PROFILE You will need to update your profile on the BOS portal so that the book return labels are correct, parents can contact you to edit or add registrations. You may include the name of your sponsor on the monthly labels if you choose. (recommended) ENROLL CHILDREN You may now enter registrations into the BOS. Email us to switch to Operating status when you are ready to begin accepting online registrations and start mailing books! WEBSITE Your affiliate information will be able to be accessed via the Imagination Library national website. You aren’t required to create, pay for, host your own website. Please contact ILCO for more information. COMMUNICATING WITH PARENTS: Set up a mail chimp account so that your organization can communicate with parents. While you are restricted from ever asking parents for donations, you can communicate program information, community events and resources, or share exciting milestones. LAUNCH Think about planning a launch event to build awareness and excitement. Consider working with ILCO to plan outreach and awareness. RESOURCES FROM DPIL & CO Utilize available resources: Promotional materials available via DPIL & ILCO Grant writing advice, Director of Operations & Grants Colorado’s Director of Affiliate Relations Imagination Library Affiliate Network

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. Families can choose between two collections of Imagination Library books: the primarily English book collection with occasional bilingual English/Spanish books, or a 100% bilingual English/Spanish book collection. Plus, families can now select their preferred language for program communications, making the experience even more accessible and inclusive. How to opt-in to receive the new bilingual book collection: If you are currently registered and receiving monthly Imagination Library books, login to the Parent Portal below. Once logged in, click on the blue arrow beside your child's name and select your Book Language preference, then click Update to save. Bilingual Book List

Accessible Books 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/.

Bibliotecas de imaginación de afiliados locales 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. The Blue Ribbon Book Selection Committee selects ten English titles and two bilingual English/Spanish titles each ye ar. As of August 2025, Colorado families may opt in to receive a bilingual book every month . All children registered in the program will receive these three books: "The Little Engine That Could," the first book that every child receives. "Coat Of Many Colors," Dolly Parton's self-written book. "Look Out Kindergarten, Here I Come!” as their graduation celebration book. 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/ . Download the 2026 English Book List Download the 2026 English/ Spanish Bilingual Book List Bibliotecas de imaginación de afiliados locales TRABAJAR COMO VOLUNTARIO English Book List TRABAJAR COMO VOLUNTARIO English Book List TRABAJAR COMO VOLUNTARIO English Book List English/ Spanish Book List TRABAJAR COMO VOLUNTARIO English Book List TRABAJAR COMO VOLUNTARIO English Book List

Donate to Imagination Library of Colorado to help us put more books into the hands of more kids. Regale la lectura Su generosidad garantiza que los niños de Colorado ingresen al kínder listos para tener éxito en el aula y más allá. Con la donación de libros, usted ayuda a sentar las bases para que nuestros bebés estén listos para el kínder.