The Imagination Library was born out of Dolly Parton’s desire to help children develop a love for reading. She was inspired by her own childhood, where she lacked access to books. Growing up in poverty, she witnessed firsthand the impact of limited access to reading materials on a child’s development. This experience fueled her passion to ensure every child, regardless of their background, has the opportunity to experience the joy of reading. The program was launched in 1995, and since then, it has become a global phenomenon, impacting millions of children worldwide.

Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library is a book gifting program that mails free, age-appropriate books to children from birth to age five. The program is designed to foster a love of reading and early literacy. Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library is a non-profit organization that has been operating since 1995. It has been successful in reaching millions of children across the globe.