The North Star Imagination Library and Tanana Chiefs Conference have partnered to expand Dolly Parton’s book gifting program to all TCC communities previously unserved by an Imagination Library affiliate.
“We are thrilled to be able to include the TCC communities in our Imagination Library and ensure that hundreds more children have access to these high-quality books and the thrill of receiving a monthly gift to call their own,” Emily Vockeroth, North Star Imagination Library Board President.
Effective immediately, children may register to receive a free, age-appropriate book in the mail until their fifth birthday. These books are selected by a committee of education experts to inspire a lifelong love of reading. Access to books in the home is a predictor for success in school and helps foster a loving bond between children and caregivers.
“Books open up new worlds,” said PJ Simon, Chief/Chairman of TCC. “Reading is the key to a better life and brighter future. Tanana Chiefs Conference is grateful that hundreds more children in our communities will receive books from the North Star Imagination Library.”
Registration for children under five can be completed at www.northstarimaginationlibrary.org or by contacting a TCC Head Start. For more information, email books@northstarimaginationlibrary.org or call 907-374-7030.