New Groundbreaking International Research on Dolly Parton's Imagination Library shows the program:
1. Closes Literacy Gaps
In all countries involved with the study, the program was found to have a significant impact, helping to prevent early literacy gaps that often persist through school. Research found that after just 10 books, children in the program were at least 4 times more likely to demonstrate stronger emerging literacy skills.
2. Strengthens Home Literacy Environments
In all countries, children in the program were read to significantly more often than children not in the program. Children enrolled were 9 times more likely to be read to 4 or more days per week compared to children not in the program.
3. Inspires Reading Globally
In all countries, children in the program were significantly more likely to enjoy books and engage in meaningful reading interactions. Children in the program were 9 times more likely to be interested in books and 15 times more likely to join in during shared book reading compared to children not in the program.