Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library is Available Statewide in Missouri!  

Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library is dedicated to inspiring a love of reading by delivering high-quality, age-appropriate books each month to the homes of registered children under age 5, at no cost to the family.

The Missouri Imagination Library was made possible by legislation (Section 178.694 RSMo) that identifies school districts as the local partner for this initiative. Full funding was included in DESE’s Fiscal Year 2024 budget to establish and administer Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library for all children in Missouri age 0-5.

There is no cost to schools for the books or the postage to deliver them.

Sign up your child for Dolly Parton's Imagination Library

Access Dolly Parton's Imagination Library Parent Portal

Promotional Materials

• Informational Flyer with QR Code English | Spanish
• Postcard with QR Code
• Approved Promotional Materials
• News Release

Information for School Districts

• Administrative Memo for School Districts
• Guidance for Local Partners (School Districts)
• Legislation for Dolly Parton's Imagination Library of Missouri
• List of Local Affiliates

How Does the Imagination Library Work?

• How Books are Chosen
• Information for Parents and Caregivers

Imagination Library Data

2024

Quarter 1

• 1st Quarter Dashboard
• 1st Quarter Number of Active Children by County Map
• 1st Quarter Percentage of Active Children by County Map

Quarter 2

• 2nd Quarter Dashboard
• 2nd Quarter Number of Active Children by County Map
• 2nd Quarter Percentage of Active Children by County Map

Quarter 3

• 3rd Quarter Dashboard
• 3rd Quarter Number of Active Children by County Map
• 3rd Quarter Percentage of Active Children by County Map

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