Dolly Parton's Imagination Library
"The single most significant factor influencing a child’s early educational success is an introduction to books and being read to at home prior to beginning school.”
-National Commission on Reading
-National Commission on Reading
DPIL by the Numbers
Nationally, 1 in 8 children receive DPIL books.
In Borrego, the ratio is 1 in 2!!
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Students enrolled
Bilingual Books by %
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What is DPIL?
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Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library is a book gifting program that mails FREE, high-quality bilingual books to children from birth to age five, no matter their family’s income. Learn about the journey of the "little book that could" as it makes it's way to young imaginations. |
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Still curious?
Go behind the scenes of BASIC’s efforts to bring Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library to Borrego Springs! In this webinar, we explore how this incredible program provides free, high-quality books to children from birth to age five, fostering early literacy and a lifelong love of reading. Learn how local families are benefiting, hear inspiring stories, and discover how you can support this initiative to ensure that every child has access to the magic of books. |
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Parent Involvement Tips
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Read Aloud 15 Minutes Each Day
We love promoting good reading habits for parents, caregivers, and their little ones. When your child gets their Imagination Library books, we encourage you to do the following::
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BASIC, Dolly Parton's Imagination Library in the News
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BASIC Program Director and Founder, Joann Stang interviewed by affiliate SDCOL CEO, Jose Cruz. |
San Diego's ABC 10 news special "If You Give a Child a Book". BASIC's COD, Eddie Rivera talks about the impact of early reading. |
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Enroll your child today!
Are you a parent—or soon-to-be parent—of a young child under age 5 in Borrego Springs? Give your little one the gift of reading with Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library (DPIL)!
Sign up and your child will receive a free, high-quality book each month, mailed directly to your home—at no cost to you.
Because every child deserves a great start to a lifelong love of learning. ❤️
Sign up and your child will receive a free, high-quality book each month, mailed directly to your home—at no cost to you.
Because every child deserves a great start to a lifelong love of learning. ❤️
Option 1Download the enrollment form below and email to [email protected]
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Donate to help provide a FREE monthly book to Borrego infants & toddlersWe invite you to support the BASIC Dolly Parton's Imagination Library, a program dedicated to fostering a love of reading in young children. Your generosity can make a significant impact, ensuring that every child has the opportunity to explore new worlds through the pages of a book. Please consider making a donation today to help us continue this important work and bring the joy of reading to more children in our community.
Thank you for your support! |
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