Dolly Parton’s
Imagination Library
of Ohio

Our Program

Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library of Ohio mails a child one free book each month until his or her fifth birthday.
Any child between birth - age five in Ohio can sign up for this free book gifting program!

Research shows that a child’s brain is 80% developed before turning three. The Imagination Library’s high-quality, age-appropriate books help children develop critical early literacy skills before starting kindergarten.

By The Numbers

state with the highest enrollment in Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library program.

available in all zip codes since November 2020.

of families with children under five years old are currently participating in Ohio.

books have been mailed since Ohio’s program was established (August 2019).

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Latest News

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20 Million Books Mailed in Ohio
20 Million Books Mailed in Ohio

Since 2019, more than 20 million books from Dolly Parton's Imagination Library have been mailed to children in Ohio.

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Drive with Dolly!
Drive with Dolly!

Ohio First Lady Fran DeWine announced the availability of Ohio’s newest specialty license plate featuring Dolly Parton.

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2025 Book List
2025 Book List

Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library released the new 2025 book list.

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