1 millionth book delivered in N.C by Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library

1 millionth book delivered in N.C by Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library

Last month, the millionth book was delivered to North Carolina to a young child. This is in partnership with globally recognized early literacy program Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library and Smart Start, North Carolina’s early childhood network. There are nearly 200,000 registered children state-wide.

Children receive free books in Buncombe County.

Each month, 1,982 children receive free books in Buncombe County. And over the past three years, in partnership with Buncombe Partnership for Children, they have provided more than 30,000 books to children living in the community.

Dolly Parton wanted to inspire children in North Carolina to love reading and learning.

According to the founder of the program, Dolly Parton, they wanted to inspire children in North Carolina to love reading and learning. They created a program where they send a specially selected book as a gift delivered right to the home of the children each month.  They partnered with Smart Start Network.

Smart Start and Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library 

To find out more about Smart Start and Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library partnership, visit this site. To learn more about the Literacy Council of Buncombe County or to enroll a child, visit www.litcouncil.com.

“If you have donated, these children may never know your name, but they will never forget your kindness.”

- Roma Downey