If there’s one thing we comic book fans know, it’s that stories have the power to shape heroes.
And what better way to kickstart an origin story than free books from birth? That’s exactly what Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library is all about—delivering books straight to little heroes-in-the-making, absolutely free!
Founded by the legendary Dolly Parton in 1995, this book-gifting program has gone global, sending over 200 million books to kids across the U.S., Canada, the U.K., Australia, and Ireland. Whether a child grows up to wield a pen like Stan Lee or just enjoys the magic of a great story, the Imagination Library ensures that all kids, no matter their background, have access to books that build their literacy superpowers.
Here’s how it works: Parents sign up their tiny heroes (ages 0-5), and each month, a high-quality, age-appropriate book lands in their mailbox—no Infinity Stones required. Research shows that kids in this program develop stronger literacy skills and enter school more prepared, making it one of the greatest origin-story boosts a child can get.
If you know a young reader-in-the-making, check out ImaginationLibrary.com!
Because every hero’s journey starts with a great book.
‘Nuff said!