The Imagination Library was born from a simple desire to share the joy of reading with children. Dolly Parton, a renowned singer-songwriter, philanthropist, and businesswoman, was inspired by her own childhood experiences. Growing up in a rural community, she witnessed firsthand the challenges of poverty and limited access to books. This experience ignited a passion within her to create a program that would provide every child with the gift of reading.

Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library is a book gifting program that mails free books to children from birth to age five. The program is designed to foster a love of reading and early literacy. It is a non-profit organization that has been operating for over 20 years. Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library has been successful in promoting literacy and early childhood development. The program has been credited with helping children develop a love of reading and a strong foundation in literacy.