One of the very few true philanthropists in this era. And an amazing songwriter.
Article says her foundation gives every child in US every month a book until 5? That true? Probably you have to sign up for it ?
I remember we were asked which book we want by such a charity at like 7 yr old. A whole schoolyear passed until the book arrived. Was a bit of a bummer.
You have to sign up. Does a handful of countries: https://imaginationlibrary.com/
Its awesome! The hospital includes the signup in the paperwork packet at the hospital. They actually collected that, it was easier to enroll in than it was to get a social security card.
First book is Little Engine that could, our daughter got it at 1 month old.
We signed up, they ask for donations but don’t require it. I don’t think we have gotten one for a minute, but you are supposed to get 1 book a month and most of them are based off of the kids age, the first one is always the same, I believe it was Dollys favorite book as a kid.
https://imaginationlibrary.com/
They require a local partner to distribute the books, all other admin overhead they cover
Source: https://support.imaginationlibrary.com/article/238-why-is-this-not-available-in-my-area
When we signed up in the hospital we were never asked for a donation, and we’ve received a book every month so far. It must be up to the local partner, I’m sorry your experience hasn’t been as stellar as ours :(
Looks like donate on main page has option for local partner but mine doesn’t accept donations… Guess I’ll just regularly donate
I wish the hospital did that, I found out through the internet haha, my kiddo enjoys them and the fact they come through the mail but I’m not saddened by it, we have gotten a couple years and it is free after all.
I am going to look at donating to mine maybe they are struggling?
