With a child’s brain forming 1 million connections per second in the early years, reaching 80% of development by age three, shared reading is a key component to their future success. Having access to books in the home is critical! Children with at least 25 books in the home complete an average of two more years of schooling than those with no books.

That's where Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library of Ohio comes in. Our program bridges this gap by delivering personalized books right to the child’s home, giving them easy access to high-quality, age-appropriate books. Plus, caregivers receive tips and tricks for engaging with their children are even included with each book.

Dolly Parton's Imagination Library of Ohio works with Local Program Partners in every corner of the state to grow and support this program. That means with every donation, your gift will help children in the county in which you live!

Our program makes reading accessible, exciting, and most importantly…FUN! Over 20 million books have been delivered to Ohio children, fostering a love of reading that will carry them into the future.

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