(Statewide) – Indiana First Lady Maureen Braun says every child under age five across the state is now eligible to receive a free book each month through Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library of Indiana.
Mrs. Braun said in a video announcement that the program is available in all 92 counties, marking a major milestone for early childhood literacy across Indiana.
Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library of Indiana mails high-quality, age-appropriate books each month to children from birth to age five at no cost to their families.
“Receiving books from Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library fosters a love of reading and creates meaningful family memories to last a lifetime,” she said. “Early childhood literacy has a profound impact on Hoosier kids as they grow, and Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library of Indiana is helping to build strong foundations for young Hoosiers.”
“I am grateful for all the hard work Maureen has put in over the past year in support of Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library of Indiana,” said Governor Mike Braun. “When I asked her to lead this mission for our state, I knew she would ensure our youngest Hoosiers have the resources they need to learn, grow and succeed and she has done a tremendous job.”
Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library of Indiana is made possible through a partnership between the Dollywood Foundation, the State of Indiana, the Hoosier HOPE Foundation, and Local Program Partners.
