Book of the Month!

This month, children born in 2016 received “The Bug Book” by Sue Fliess. It’s almost spring! Have you looked outside for bugs with your child or has your child seen any of these bugs? Be sure to spend extra time looking at the pictures this month. Discover the vast world of bugs with close-up photos … Read more

Book of the Month!

This month we received “Lion Lessons” by Jon Agee. Did your child? Read to find out how a boy takes lessons with a lion and learns to eat, roar, and pounce like him! After reading the book with your child, don’t forget to check out the parent suggestions on the back flap of the book … Read more

Imagination Library Enrollment

The research team is preparing for another year of Imagination Library enrollment at local pre-kindergarten graduations and kindergarten registration nights. We love going out to these family events and interacting with parents and their children. We bring Imagination Library enrollment forms with us in English and Spanish, along with some of the Imagination Library books … Read more

Imagination Library Parent Testimony

“The excitement on Cole’s face each time he received a book in the mail was beyond words!  His eyes would grow large, and he couldn’t wait to hear me read the book to him!  I’m not sure what he enjoyed the most, receiving something in the mail or me reading the book.  Either way, he … Read more

Welcome to ILKIS!

Welcome! We are glad you visited our site. From learning about Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library, to discovering what our research team is doing, to hearing what is happening in our community – you’ve come to the right place. Please visit the ABOUT section to learn more about the Imagination Library Kindergarten Impact Study, including a study … Read more