Books from Birth

Governor and First Lady Celebrate Literacy Program Success in Memphis

Wednesday, February 29, 2012 | 03:41 pm

Governor and First Lady announce the positive findings of study on impact of Imagination Library and Books from Birth Foundation in Shelby County

MEMPHIS- Governor and First Lady Haslam visited Benjamin Hooks Library today to announce and celebrate the results of an evaluation on the effectiveness of the Shelby County Books from Birth program. The Governor’s Books from Birth Foundation partners with the Imagination Library to promote school readiness and a love of learning by offering free, age-appropriate books mailed directly to a child’s home once a month, from birth until age five.

Governor and First Lady Visit Scales Elementary

Wednesday, February 08, 2012 | 12:00 pm

Governor and First Lady read to students in support of the Books from Birth Foundation

NASHVILLE – Governor and Mrs. Haslam visited a classroom at Scales Elementary School in Brentwood on Wednesday. The First Couple visited the school in support of the Governor’s Books from Birth Foundation in partnership with Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library.

Dollar General Renews Commitment to Tennessee's Imagination Library

Monday, April 25, 2011 | 12:00 am
Donations over past six years total nearly $500,000
 
NASHVILLE - Dollar General, headquartered in Goodlettsville, Tenn., has again made a significant contribution to our state’s youngest citizens.  Since 2005, the company known for their commitment to literacy has donated $495,000 to Tennessee’s Statewide Imagination Library program. 

UnitedHealthcare Supports Early Childhood Reading in Shelby County with Donation to Governor's Books from Birth Foundation

Tuesday, March 15, 2011 | 09:17 am
MEMPHIS- UnitedHealthcare Community Plan, the state’s largest Medicaid organization, today joined Memphis City Mayor A.C. Wharton and Shelby County Mayor Mark Luttrell to announce a two-year, $250,000 pledge to the Governor’s Books from Birth Foundation, which will support Shelby County Books from Birth (a local affiliate of Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library), providing a free book to children under the age of five, regardless of family income.