Let's get books into the hands of our children!

Let's get books into the hands of our children!

 The Reinstatement of Dolly Parton's Imagination Library in Fort McMurray

Dolly Parton's Imagination Library is a remarkable program that provides free, high-quality books to children from birth until they start school. This initiative has had a profound impact on early childhood literacy and has inspired a love of reading in countless young minds

The importance of early literacy cannot be overstated. Children who are exposed to books from an early age are more likely to develop essential language, cognitive, and social-emotional skills that will benefit them throughout their lives. For many families in our community, the Imagination Library has been a valuable resource that helps bridge the gap between socio-economic barriers and educational opportunities.

Unfortunately, the program has been inactive in Fort McMurray for nearly two years due to a lack of funding. This has left a void in the early literacy resources available to our children. As a community, we must prioritize the reinstatement of this vital program to ensure that our youngest residents have the best possible start in life.

Our current board members are dedicatedly working towards the reinstatement of the Imagination Library in Fort McMurray. They are excited to share this News Release with you! They are exploring various funding opportunities and seeking community support to bring this essential program back.

If you would love be a sponsor - or be a partner in this initiative - Thank you! Here is our Sponsorship Package


Connect with us here

Email: ilwbf2010@gmail.com

We look forward to our program starting

Originally spearheaded by the Rotary Club, Imagination Library of Wood Buffalo Foundation is now its own society, and our sole focus is on ensuring a successful Imagination Library here in the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo.

 

“Reading Inspires Us to Dream.”
- Dolly Parton

 

Early Literacy Changes Lives!

Literacy as an essential life skill is important in the fight against poverty.

A child that hasn’t been read to often doesn’t know how to behave or express themselves. These children struggle from the beginning, and few ever catch up. Making books available to families, and encouraging caregivers to read to children through development gives kids a better chance of success in school, from elementary to post-secondary, and empowers them to feel connected, explore, learn and ask questions.