Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library sends books to young readers and the program just reached a milestone with kids in Flint, Michigan. Since the first book was mailed in 2017, they have now distributed more than 200-thousand books to kids in the city.
The program sends enrolled children an age-appropriate book every month from birth to their fifth birthday. And the best part? It’s totally free for families.
“In a year when the world seemingly turned upside down, the monthly home delivery of books to our youngest Flint kids has been a dependable source of enrichment, explains Dr. Mona Hanna-Attisha, Director of the Michigan State University and Hurley Children’s Hospital Pediatric Public Health Initiative. “With reading as one of the most important prescriptions for healthy and successful children, I am thrilled that we have achieved the incredible 200,000 book milestone!”
Source: M Live
