Books from Birth
Dollar General Renews Commitment to Tennessee's Imagination Library
Released on Sun, Apr 24, 2011 - 11:00 pm underDonations over past six years total nearly $500,000
NASHVILLE - Dollar General, headquartered in Goodlettsville, Tenn., has again made a significant contribution to our state’s youngest citizens. Since 2005, the company known for their commitment to literacy has donated $495,000 to Tennessee’s Statewide Imagination Library program.
UnitedHealthcare Supports Early Childhood Reading in Shelby County with Donation to Governor's Books from Birth Foundation
Released on Tue, Mar 15, 2011 - 8:17 am underMEMPHIS- UnitedHealthcare Community Plan, the state’s largest Medicaid organization, today joined Memphis City Mayor A.C. Wharton and Shelby County Mayor Mark Luttrell to announce a two-year, $250,000 pledge to the Governor’s Books from Birth Foundation, which will support Shelby County Books from Birth (a local affiliate of Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library), providing a free book to children under the age of five, regardless of family income.
Dolly Parton's Imagination Library Celebrates Read Across America Day
Released on Wed, Mar 02, 2011 - 8:54 am under
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Tennesseans are Urged to Read with their Children on March 2, 2011
NASHVILLE – The Governor's Books from Birth Foundation, which leads Dolly Parton's Imagination Library in all of Tennessee’s 95 counties, is urging families to read to their children today, March 2, 2011, in honor of Read Across America Day. Read Across America Day is the celebration of Dr. Seuss’ birthday.
Give the Gift of Reading to Tennessee Children this Holiday Season
Released on Mon, Dec 13, 2010 - 12:00 am underGifts of $12 or More to your Local County's Imagination Library Can be Made in Honor of Someone You Love: Funds Books for an Entire Year to a Preschooler in Your County
NASHVILLE- With the hustle and bustle of the holiday season, Tennesseans are looking for the perfect gift. Instead of waiting in long lines this year, you can simply gift the gift of school readiness and learning by the click of a button at www.governorsfoundation.org and the Governor’s Books from Birth Foundation will send him/her a letter acknowledging your gift and his/her honor.
Volunteer State Health Plan Completes $900,000 Commitment to Early Childhood Literacy in Shelby County
Released on Thu, Dec 09, 2010 - 3:33 pm underFinal Installment of a Three-Year $900,000 Commitment made today to Governor’s Books from Birth Foundation
MEMPHIS- Volunteer State Health Plan and the BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee Health Foundation presented Governor Phil Bredesen with the final installment of their $900,000 commitment to the Governor’s Books From Birth Foundation today (Thursday) in Memphis. The funds will be used for Shelby County Books from Birth to deliver free, age appropriate books to children under the age of five enrolled in Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library.
Bredesen and Pre-K Students Celebrate 2010 Imagination Library Week
Released on Wed, Sep 22, 2010 - 9:13 am under
NASHVILLE – Governor Phil Bredesen and pre-kindergarten students from Crockett Elementary School in Brentwood today celebrated 2010 Imagination Library Week with a round of reading. They were joined by an executive from statewide sponsor Nissan North America.
Bredesen has proclaimed September 19-25 Imagination Library Week in Tennessee and local Imagination Library affiliates in all 95 counties are bringing awareness to the free book program with the goal of boosting statewide enrollment. Nissan has been a generous sponsor of the program, giving more than half a million dollars to local Imagination Libraries where their employees live and work in Williamson, Davidson, Rutherford and Franklin counties.
Bredesen Proclaims Imagination Library Week September 19-25
Released on Tue, Sep 14, 2010 - 12:11 pm underSponsored by Nissan, Local County Imagination Libraries Celebrate 215,000 Children Receiving Free Books and More Than 10 Million Books Delivered
NASHVILLE – Governor Phil Bredesen has officially proclaimed Imagination Library Week (sponsored by Nissan) in Tennessee September 19-25, 2010. During this week, local Imagination Library affiliates in all 95 counties are bringing awareness to the free book program and hoping to boost enrollment across the state.
Nissan Contributes Half a Million Dollars to Early Childhood Literacy in Middle Tennessee
Released on Tue, Aug 24, 2010 - 10:00 am underContributions Result in Free Books for More Than 42,000 Children
in Davidson, Williamson, Rutherford and Franklin Counties
in Davidson, Williamson, Rutherford and Franklin Counties
FRANKLIN, Tenn. – Thousands of Middle Tennessee parents and children are thanking Nissan North America for contributing a total of $505,000 to the Governor’s Books from Birth Foundation (GBBF) over the past five years. The funds are being used to provide one free, high-quality, age appropriate book per month to children under the age of five enrolled in Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library in Davidson, Williamson, Rutherford and Franklin counties. These books help to develop the childrens’ vocabulary, a love of learning and school readiness.
10 Million Free Books Delivered to Tennessee Children Through Dolly Parton's Imagination Library
Released on Mon, Jun 21, 2010 - 8:59 am under
Governor's Books from Birth Foundation and Dolly Parton's Imagination Library Celebrate Milestone
NASHVILLE – The Governor’s Books from Birth Foundation and Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library are celebrating a significant milestone: more than 10 million free books have been delivered to Tennessee children in all 95 counties since the program began in 2004, developing their vocabulary, school readiness and a love of learning.
The milestone comes on the heels of the announcement that Tennessee is one of just two states awarded funding in the first round of President Obama’s Race to the Top competition, recognizing our state’s forward thinking in education reform and changing the way the nation views Tennessee’s commitment to education. Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library is a part of that commitment, giving all Tennessee children access to free books and encouraging a lifetime of learning.
Children in 52 Tennessee Counties Receive Free Books
Released on Mon, Mar 15, 2010 - 1:05 pm under
Donation by Appalachian Regional Commission allows books for more than 185,000 children in Appalachian Tennessee
NASHVILLE-More than 185,000 children in Middle and East Tennessee counties will have the chance to develop their vocabulary, improve school readiness and grow a love for reading after a generous donation by the Appalachian Regional Commission, with assistance from the East Tennessee Development District. The $100,000 donation will be matched by the Governor’s Books from Birth Foundation (GBBF) to ensure that free, high-quality, age appropriate books are sent each month to registered children in Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library program.
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