Dolly Parton Is Bringing Her Free Book Program To Utah

Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library is expanding into Utah through a strategic partnership with the nonprofit Operation Literacy to address significant gaps in early childhood reading proficiency. This initiative, known as Raising Utah Readers, seeks legislative support to provide every child from birth to age five with a free monthly book delivered directly to their home. Research indicates that such programs dramatically improve literacy benchmarks and academic success, particularly for children in underserved or low-income communities. By removing financial barriers to book ownership, the program fosters a habit of reading during critical developmental years. Operation Literacy is currently managing a pilot phase to demonstrate the high demand and effectiveness of this model to state lawmakers. Ultimately, the collaboration aims to ensure all Utah children have the foundational resources necessary to achieve their long-term educational dreams.

"Open a book. Discover a world."

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