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Dolly Parton’s
Imagination Library
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Way of Fort Smith Area is committed to supporting
learning and development and a sense of belonging for
children and youth so that they become responsible and
contributing adults. We want to ensure children have
positive developmental opportunities so that they can
start school ready to succeed. We want to grow success
in learning and in life.
Studies show that when kids are given regular ‘lap-time’
not ‘laptop’ time, but time spent reading books before
kindergarten their vocabulary can reach 10,000 words
before age 5. For a child who hasn't had this
experience, their vocabulary is about 3,000 words. We
must as a community level this playing field.
The Dolly Parton Imagination Library provides one book
each month to children in Crawford, Franklin, Logan and
Sebastian counties from birth to their fifth birthday
whose parents register to receive them. These sturdy,
colorful, age appropriate books are delivered directly
to the child. Each book is selected for the
developmental benefits it brings - and for the fun.
There is no cost to the family.
To enroll using a printed form to be mailed,
click here
To donate using a printed form to be mailed,
click here
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