Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library is a nonprofit book-gifting program founded in 1995, originally serving children in the singer’s home county in East Tennessee. Inspired by her father’s inability to read and write, Parton built a program that now operates across the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Australia, and the Republic of Ireland, delivering books at no cost to enrolled families.
The core offer is simple: registered children receive one age-appropriate book by mail each month from birth until they start school. Books are selected for developmental stages, and the program also provides parent resources, bilingual book options, and community resources for local affiliates and partners. A country selector routes visitors to the relevant regional information.
The site primarily serves parents and caregivers of children under five, along with local organizations, schools, and community groups interested in sponsoring or administering the program in their area. Media, researchers, and donors can also find annual reviews, international study findings, and a media center.
Before registering, check availability using the postcode or ZIP code tool, since the program is run through local affiliates and is not universally available. Parents can then complete registration through their local program partner. Those in unserved areas may find guidance on starting a local affiliate.
Overall, the site functions as a clear entry point for a well-established early literac
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