Proud Partner of Dolly Parton's Imagination Library
A brand-new book,
every month,
just for your child.
We mail a free, age-appropriate book directly to your child's door every single month — from the day they're born until they begin school. Completely free. Always.
1,000+
Children Enrolled
5,000+
Books Mailed
20
ZIP Codes Served
60
Books Per Child by Age 5
It's about connection.
It's about joy.
When a book arrives in the mailbox with your child's name on it, something meaningful happens. It's a moment that says: this is yours. An invitation to read, to talk, to laugh — and to dream.
It starts with the brain
Ninety percent of brain development happens before age five. Reading aloud together — even from day one — builds the connections that shape a child's entire future.
Talk, read, and connect
Every book includes an inner flap with thoughtful engagement ideas from Dolly's team — "How did that character feel?" or "What would you have chosen?" Small prompts that open big conversations.
Books are for playing, too
Stack them, look at the pictures, make up your own story. Books aren't only for reading — they are toys, props, and fuel for the imagination of your youngest readers.
Memories that last a lifetime
These books become keepsakes. Children grow up knowing these stories by heart, carrying a love of reading with them all the way to school and beyond.
Here's how it obras
Getting started takes just a few minutes. Your child's first book could be on its way this month.
Verifica tu código postal
Visit our enrollment page to see if your neighborhood is currently open. We are growing every month and adding new ZIP codes across San Antonio — so if yours isn't listed yet, check back soon.
See ZIP codes we serveA Book Arrives Every Month
Each month, a beautiful new book arrives in your mailbox — addressed personally to your child. Every title is carefully curated by a panel of early childhood literacy experts to match your child's age and stage of development.
Watch Their Library Grow
By the time they begin school, your child will have their very own home library of up to 60 books — and a lifelong love of reading built one beautiful book at a time.
"You can never get enough books into the hands of enough children."
Beautiful books.
Chosen with care.
Every title is selected by an independent panel of early childhood literacy experts — diverse, joyful, and designed to grow with your child from board books to picture books.
Available in English and Spanish. Many Imagination Library titles come in both languages — a meaningful feature for San Antonio families. Every book includes an inner flap with literacy engagement ideas developed by Dolly's expert team.
Reading Ideas & TipsAyúdanos a llegar a cada niño.
Cada donación pone libros en manos de niños que más los necesitan. Tu apoyo se queda aquí mismo, en San Antonio, sirviendo a las familias de San Antonio.