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Early Learner Digest

July 2023

Dolly Parton's Imagination Library. 200 million reasons to celebrate. Enroll now for a chance to find Dolly's bookmark! Learn more at ImaginationLibrary.com

200 Million Reasons to Celebrate!

Join Dolly Parton's Imagination Library in celebrating a huge milestone - 200 million free monthly books gifted to children since 1995!


To celebrate this amazing milestone, seven enchanting Dolly bookmarks will be randomly hidden inside Imagination Library books gifted during International Literacy Month (September) to children/families currently enrolled in the program. (Children must be enrolled by July 31, 2023 to receive Imagination Library books in September). 


Seven random children/families in five countries who find the Dolly bookmarks in their Imagination Library books will receive, if they choose, a video chat with Dolly, a personalized signed letter from Dolly, an autographed photo from Dolly, and four Dollywood Theme Park tickets. The Dollywood Foundation will also donate $2000 on behalf of the child to their Local Imagination Library Partner in their community as a thank you to who Dolly calls the true heroes of her program.  


In the Black Hills, Dolly Parton's Imagination Library is a program funded by United Way of the Black Hills to allow children ages 0-5 to receive an age appropriate book mailed to their home once a month. Enroll in the program by clicking on the button below!

Register for Imagination Library

July is Disability Pride Month!

Picture Books to Celebrate Disability Pride Month

Reading and sharing books is a great way to celebrate Disability Pride Month and to build understanding. With the books in this list from PBS Kids for Parents, you and your young readers can explore a wide range of disability experiences in these amazing stories.

Discover books for Disability Pride Month!

Mark Your Calendar!

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Power Hour - Virtual Learning Event

Supporting Child Development

July 24, 2023 at 6:30pm MT/7:30pm CT

Join Black Hills ReadsSD Statewide Family Engagement Center, & SD Association for the Education of Young Children for the next Power Hour for childcare providers and other early learning professionals! This quarter's theme is Supporting Child Development. Join us for amazing speakers, interactive breakout conversations, prizes, and more!

Register for Power Hour
2023 Early Learner Summit-September 21st-22nd. McCrory Gardens Education & Visitor Center, Brookings, SD

2023 Early Learner Summit

September 21st - 22nd

Join Early Learner South Dakota for the 2023 Early Learner South Dakota Annual Summit at the McCrory Gardens Education & Visitor Center in Brookings, South Dakota! The two day summit will be filled with valuable discussions on early childhood education in South Dakota, and networking opportunities.

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