March 30, 2023 – Imagination Library of Waco is excited to announce it received a $5,000 grant from Waco Foundation to grow and sustain enrollment in high-priority zip codes in the greater Waco community. The grant was given as an immediate impact grant and funded from the Lucy & Kent Keeth Fund. Imagination Library ofContinue reading “Imagination Library Receives Grant from Waco Foundation”
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January Book Reviews
It’s 2023!! And we’re so excited about the books being sent out this month by Dolly’s Imagination Library. Here are reviews for a couple of the FUN books arriving in mailboxes this January! Milo’s Hat Trickby Jon Agee Milo the Magnificent botched his card trick. He tangled his rope trick. He’s not exactly…magnificent. When theContinue reading “January Book Reviews”
December Book Reviews
Winter is nearly here and more books will be arriving in mailboxes soon! Here are mini-reviews for a winter favorite and a heartwarming story by the incredible Dolly herself! The Snowy Dayby Ezra Jack Keats When Peter awakens to find snow has fallen overnight, he rushes to go play outside. He makes tracks in theContinue reading “December Book Reviews”
Imagination Library Receives Grant from Baylor University
December 1, 2022 – Imagination Library of Waco is pleased to announce it has received a $5,000 grant from the Solid Gold Neighbor initiative at Baylor University to grow and sustain enrollment in a new, high-priority zip code in the greater Waco community. The grant was given through Baylor’s Philanthropy and Public Goods course, whichContinue reading “Imagination Library Receives Grant from Baylor University”
November Book Reviews
Fall is here and more of Dolly’s book picks are being sent to mailboxes near you! Here are mini-reviews for a modern classic that will be sent to little readers (Group 2–born in 2021) and a new winter tale that will be sent to preschoolers (Group 5–born in 2018) which is sure to delight! Goodnight,Continue reading “November Book Reviews”
Imagination Library Expands to New Zip Code 76708
Imagination Library of Waco is pleased to announce the expansion of Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library to a sixth Waco-area zip code, 76708. The expansion allows all children in 76708 to receive one free children’s book per month from birth until their fifth birthday. Imagination Library of Waco expects to enroll 289 children from the newContinue reading “Imagination Library Expands to New Zip Code 76708”
September Book Reviews
It’s nearly fall and more books will be arriving in mailboxes soon! Teamwork and perseverance are themes in both of the books this month reviewed by Amanda Urabe for Imagination Library of Waco. Brick by Brickby Heidi Woodward Sheffield Papi labors hard in the hot sun as a bricklayer every day while Luis goes toContinue reading “September Book Reviews”
August Book Reviews
Summer continues and so do the great book selections from Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library! Amanda Urabe, with the Imagination Library of Waco, has written reviews for a couple of the books that will be arriving in mailboxes this August. Wonder Walkersby Micha Archer Two children take a “wonder walk” in this gem of a book.Continue reading “August Book Reviews”
July Book Reviews
Dolly’s Blue Ribbon Book Selection Committee always has some great book choices! Amanda Urabe, with Imagination Library of Waco, has written some mini-reviews of a few of the books being mailed out this month. One Leaf, Two Leaves, Count with Me! by John Micklos Jr. and illustrated by Clive McFarland A young boy enjoys playingContinue reading “July Book Reviews”
Early Literacy Tips
by Amanda Urabe Literacy is defined most simply as “the ability to read and write.” Here are some little things you can do with your young child to begin the path of literacy. Read together. Emilie Buchwald, award-winning children’s book author said “Children are made readers on the laps of their parents.” It’s never tooContinue reading “Early Literacy Tips”
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