On Wednesday, E3 hosted a screening of The Library That Dolly Built. The film highlights Dolly Patron’s Imagination Library’s growth and impact – a book gifting program built on the idea that access to high-quality books at home improves literacy and kindergarten readiness.
The books are thoughtfully selected by experts to build vocabulary and foundational literacy skills beginning at birth.
A few key highlights:
- The program works
- Communities and states that invest in early literacy see stronger literacy skills and long-term academic success by third grade.
Listen to the producer Nick Geidner talk about the impact policymakers can have on the expansion of Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library:
If you missed the screening. you can watch the film here:
Watch this clip from one of our Local Program Partners @ Imagination Library 804 of the pure joy and excitement a child feels receiving the book in the mail right here in Virginia.
Stay tuned for news on where literacy initiatives stand in the budget.
Together, we can help every child Read in Virginia. We appreciate your advocacy and partnership!