Welcome to our Mission
Through our endeavors, we strive to embody excellence and dedication in supporting Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library. Join us in our mission to make a difference, one event at a time.
Let our shared vision of empowerment and literacy inspire you to spark positive change within your community. Your involvement is key to the success of each event, shaping a brighter future for generations to come.
In 2018, Tomorrow’s Promise Montessori Schools C.E.O., Kaye Boehning, felt inspired by the mission of Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library, and her own passion for early childhood literacy. Tomorrow’s Promise is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that partners with the Dolly Parton Imagination Library and bring FREE books to the children of her community.
Unleash Your Imagination Fundraising Events is a series of events hosted by Tomorrow’s Promise in order to fund our mission and continue providing FREE books to the children of our community!
To date we have sent over 50,000 books to children in our community.
We currently have over 1,050 children enrolled and almost 900 children that have graduated!
Our Story
The Partnership
Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library is a charitable program founded by the legendary country singer Dolly Parton. Its mission is to foster a love for reading and improve early childhood literacy rates by providing free, high-quality books to children from birth to five years old.
Through our partnership, we mail age-appropriate books directly to children's homes on a monthly basis, ensuring that every child has access to a diverse selection of books regardless of their family's income. By igniting the imaginations of young minds and promoting the joy of reading, the Imagination Library aims to empower children to dream big and succeed in school and beyond.
Our Partnership with Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library has made significant strides in promoting early childhood literacy and fostering a love for reading among young children in our community.
Research conducted by organizations such as the Appalachian State University and the University of Tennessee has shown that children enrolled in the Imagination Library demonstrate higher reading readiness and improved literacy skills compared to their peers who are not enrolled.
The program has distributed millions of books to children across the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Australia, and other participating countries, ensuring that even children from low-income families have access to a diverse range of books.
The Imagination Library encourages parental involvement in their children's early literacy development. Studies have found that parents who participate in the program are more likely to read to their children regularly, fostering stronger parent-child bonds and creating a literacy-rich home environment.
Early literacy skills are strongly correlated with academic success later in life. Children who develop strong reading skills early are more likely to perform well in school, graduate from high school, and pursue higher education or vocational training.
The Imagination Library not only benefits individual children and families but also has a positive impact on communities as a whole. By promoting literacy and education, the program contributes to the development of a more skilled and knowledgeable workforce, ultimately strengthening communities and economies.
The Benefit
“You can never get enough books into enough hands of children!”
