📚 Books from Birth: Free Monthly Books That Grow With Your Child
Reading is more than a skill—it’s a way to connect, imagine, and grow. For our family, the Books from Birth program has been a joyful part of our daughter’s early years. Through Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library, she’s received beautiful, age-appropriate books like Hair Love and The Snowy Day—stories that celebrate identity, imagination, and everyday wonder.
🌟 What Is Books from Birth?
Books from Birth is a nationwide literacy initiative that mails free books to children from birth to age five. It’s part of Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library, which partners with local organizations across the U.S. to make early reading accessible to all families.
📬 Find your local program and register: Find My Program – Imagination Library
📖 Why We Love It
Free Monthly Books: Each month, a new book arrives in the mail—just for your child. It’s like a little celebration of learning.
Bilingual Options: Families in many areas can choose a 100% bilingual English/Spanish book collection, supporting dual-language development.
Easy Sign-Up: Registration takes just a few minutes online. All you need is your ZIP code to find your local affiliate.
Books That Matter: From classics like The Snowy Day to empowering stories like Hair Love, the selections are diverse, inclusive, and engaging.
🧠 Why Early Literacy Matters
Reading together has helped our daughter:
🗣️ Build her vocabulary and confidence
🧠 Explore new ideas and cultures
💞 Strengthen our family bond
🎓 Get excited about learning and school
📝 How to Join
Visit Find My Program
Enter your ZIP code to locate your local affiliate
Register your child and choose your preferred book language
Start receiving books in the mail—each one a new adventure!
📚 Learn more about bilingual options: Imagination Library Bilingual FAQs
💬 Final Thoughts
Books from Birth has been a gift to our family. Watching our daughter light up when a new book arrives—and seeing her grow with each story—has been a beautiful reminder of how powerful reading can be.
If you have a child under five, we wholeheartedly recommend signing up. It’s free, easy, and full of heart.