Partner With Us
By becoming a partner, you empower the Dolly Parton Imagination Library of London to expand its reach, bringing the joy of reading to even more children and foster a brighter future for countless young minds across London Ontario.
Long-term commitments and larger donations create a sustainable impact. We are dedicated to ensuring that every child can participate in our program for a full five years, so we only take on new enrollments when we’re confident in our funding. Your contribution makes a real difference!
Reading & Early Child Development
Your donation puts free books into the hands of kids across London every month. But it does much more than that:
Encourages family bonding
Increases exposure to new words
Supports child brain development
Improves attention spans and ability to concentrate
Helps improve literacy levels.
Helps improve literacy levels.
Sets kids up for lifelong learning success
A Little London Reader Needs You!
Here in London, literacy rates are concerning. According to the London Child and Youth Network:
- Over 1 in 4 children are not ready to learn in grade 1;
- Significant numbers of children are below the provincial average in reading and other subjects; and
Your generous partnership is so meaningful – it will have lifelong, positive impacts for the children of London.
the percentage of children in London we currently serve
children in London who are eligible for the program
1 in 4
London children who are not ready for kindergarten
total number of books a child receives if they’re enrolled from birth
Every Dollar Donated Delivers 8x the Value
Through the Imagination Library, every dollar you donate is stretched eight times further, ensuring that more books reach more children across London. Your generosity, combined with the power of the Imagination Library, turns each donation into a lasting investment in a child’s future.
| With Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library Program | Without Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library Program |
| $1.95 Average Cost Per Book | $19.44 Average Retail Cost Per Book |
| $1.90 Average Fulfillment Cost Per Book Bulk discount/Admail Postage | $5.09 Average Fulfillment Cost Cost Per Book with First class postage |
| $0 Average Administrative Cost Per Book | $4.32 Based on 100 children using 15/85% admin cost ratio |
| Total Annual costs $3.85/Book x 12 Months $46.20 | Total Annual costs $28.85/Book x 12 Months $346.20 |
| Annual Cost for 100 Children 100x$46.20= $4,620/year | Annual Cost for 100 Children 100x$346.20= $34,620/year |
Join Us as a Book Nook Buddy: A Partnership Opportunity for Organizations
It sounds cute, but this is a very important title! Organizations who commit to a gift of $5,000 a year for 5 years become Book Nook Buddies and they make an important and sustainable impact through their continued support. The predictability and reliability of this partnership allows us to do more and enroll more children. It keeps our pages turning!
Book Nook Buddy Benefits
Get ready to spread the joy of reading to happy little readers all over London! Here’s what you can look forward to as a thank-you for your amazing support:
Shine Bright: You’ll earn cool recognition goodies like social media badges, fun posts, certificates for your office, buttons, and vibrant window clings to show off your commitment.
Team Fun: Enjoy a special presentation from a Dolly Parton Imagination Library of London Community Champion, to inspire and engage your team.
Storytime Magic: Your family-friendly event will get an extra dose of joy with a Community Champion joining in to lead an enchanting story time!
Become a Partner
If you’re interested in learning more about becoming a partner and supporting Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library of London, please complete the form below.
