Recently I found out about Dolly Parton's Imagination Library. Communities across the nation are partnering with Dolly to provide books to low income children in their area. Dolly's library sends these kids one book a month, every month, until the child reaches 5 years old - school age. I think this is an amazing idea. It's been shown over and over that children who read frequently go so much further in their education than those that don't.
I was so inspired by Dolly that I've decided to try to replicate this within my family for my nieces. I've started checking the children's section when I thrift, seeing if there are any books that my nieces might enjoy. I just started this last week so I have only found two books so far but I'm excited to discover more, and to see if I can keep this up and not let my enthusiasm fizzle. Finding books for my newborn niece is going to be more difficult than for her 2 year old sister but I'm excited to try. I know my nieces are going to love this. What kid doesn't enjoy receiving their very own mail, especially when there is a present inside?!
Dolly also has information on her website about setting up an Imagination Library program in your area, if you're interested.
This is awesome. Your nieces are lucky!
ReplyDeleteOh wow I love this idea. Books are pretty much the only gift I give my nieces and nephews. They already have WAYYYY too many toys but I don't think you can ever have too many books.
ReplyDeleteYay!! I (er...I mean THEY) can't wait! ;) xo
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