Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library offers children a free, developmentally appropriate book once a month from the time they are born until their fifth birthday. The program encourages reading as well as interaction between parents/caregivers and children, ultimately helping little ones enter kindergarten with established pre-literacy skills critical to later reading success.
Rockingham County began working with Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library program in 2012 and has been fortunate to enroll 3,382 children into the program since that time. This literacy program has impacted and supported family engagement with by encouraging reading in the home environment.
Families from diverse backgrounds have benefited greatly from the program by helping children develop a love for reading. We encourage parents and caregivers to register their children for this great literacy program. Imagine the excitement on your child’s face when they receive a new book in the mail every month.
Latasha Dalton is the Rootle Ambassador for Rockingham County. She has served in early childhood education for over 20 years with a heart and passion to see young children and their families thrive and be successful. During this time, her work included being a Head Start lead teacher, assistant director, technical assistance specialist and trainer.
Currently Latasha is a Smart Start Early Education Services Coordinator with Rockingham County Partnership for Children, where she assists with childcare events and conferences that involve a variety of partnering agencies.
Join us online Saturday, 7/15 for a gathering of Early Childhood Education Professionals, parents and caregivers. Enjoy presentations and breakout sessions, network with colleagues and earn contact hour credits on art integration, educational media, STEM curriculum, equity in education, parenting and more.
Join us in communities across North Carolina as we play, explore and share free hands-on activities, games, demonstrations with community partners, PBS KIDS educational resources and more. Each stop of the Rootle Roadster Tour will feature learning experiences through purposeful play that families can enjoy together.
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