NewsFox 5 San Diego & KUSI — Local NewsSeptember 4, 2026San Diego
Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library and Dr. Seuss Foundation launch literacy program in San Diego County
Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library is expanding into San Diego County to provide free books to children, supported by the Dr. Seuss Foundation and funding authorized by California Senate Bill 1183. This initiative represents the largest expansion in the nonprofit organization's history.
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Families with young children in San Diego County will gain access to a program that provides free books, facilitated by state-level legislative support and private foundation funding.
Key Facts
- Dolly Parton's Imagination Library is launching in San Diego County.
- The launch is supported by the Dr. Seuss Foundation.
- California Senate Bill 1183 provides the legislative support for this expansion.
- This expansion is the largest in the history of the Imagination Library nonprofit.
Who's Mentioned
organizationDolly Parton’s Imagination Library“Nonprofit organization providing free books to children.”personKatie Rast“CEO of the Dr. Seuss Foundation.”personShannon Grove“Senator, co-author of SB 1183.”organizationDr. Seuss Foundation“Partner organization supporting the local launch.”organizationDolly Parton's Imagination Library“Nonprofit organization providing free books to children.”personToni Atkins“Former Senate President pro Tempore, co-author of SB 1183.”locationSan Diego County“The geographic area where the program is launching.”other170,000“Number of children under age 5 in San Diego County.”personChrissy Green“Southern California Community Engagement Coordinator.”other31“Years the nonprofit has been in operation.”