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
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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.