Imagination Library of Louisville

Dolly Parton founded Imagination Library in 1995 alongside her father who never learned to read. Her dream of getting books to children has grown far beyond where it first started in Sevierville, TN and Imagination Library programs serve children in five different countries and millions of households. Dolly believed in the power of books to change lives and so do we. Imagination Library of Louisville is committed to continuing her legacy and delivering her dream to thousands of families in Louisville. 

Imagination Library of Louisville is impacting child literacy and kindergarten readiness by mailing a free, high quality, age appropriate monthly book to over 22,000 Louisville children from birth to age five every month.  Help us cover an entire month of organizational expenses by giving today! More about our work: 

• The first five years of a child’s life are crucial for a child's development, and exposure to books at an early age is critical for their early learning.
• Currently, over 50% of children are not kindergarten ready when they arrive at JCPS. 
• We are changing that by making sure all families have access to high quality books in early childhood.  
• Imagination Library books are carefully selected each year by child literacy experts who prioritize books that facilitate developmental milestones, illustrate diversity, and promote early learning. 
• Books arrive at each child's doorstep with their name on it, creating an attachment to books at an early age, and are theirs to keep to build their personal library. 
• Books are always free to families. We fundraise to cover the cost of the books and shipping, which is just $1.30 per child per month, so your donation goes a long way! 
• Support us today to ensure all Jefferson County kids continue to have access to high quality books in early childhood. To learn more, visit imaginationlibrarylouisville.org.
• Meet some of our families here: https://vimeo.com/1045027659