Imagination Library

About Imagination Library

United Way Australia and Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library partnering together

In 2014, a joint effort between Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library and United Way Australia began – bringing the program to Australia.

Children receive up to 60 carefully staged books that are hand-picked by a committee of academics, authors, Indigenous advisors, teachers and librarians ensuring they reflect the diversity of the wider community and include themes and concepts that support developing minds to grow.

United Way Australia also provides reading tips, alongside digital resources to enable the greatest impact.

Countless parents have shared how excited their child is when their new book arrives each month. Many groups and individuals work hard behind the scenes to make that special moment possible for each child. Program coverage extends to communities across Australia.