Strong Reader Partnership is a California State initiative focused on boosting early childhood literacy from 0-5 by empowering parents and caregivers to read regularly with their children. Young children who read regularly have significantly better literacy skills, higher academic achievement, and success into adulthood. We make it easy and free for all to build strong reading habits with their children, fostering emotional bonds and educational success.
How to Sign Up
Free Books at Home
DOLLY PARTON'S IMAGINATION LIBRARYThe Dolly Parton Imagination Library partners with local non-profits in counties across the State of California to deliver monthly free books to children directly to their homes. Parents and caregivers can sign up for this service by providing their address on the website.
Free Reading in Your Community
California State LibraryThe California State Library provides free library cards and resources to all, encouraging caretakers and parents who have access to a library near them to take their children to visit, sign up and use the resources provided.
Free Online Library
The Palace ProjectIn partnership with the California State Library, the Palace Project has created California’s Bookshelf, a virtual collection of more than 300,000 eBooks and eAudiobooks, for free download in their app. California’s Bookshelf is available in multiple genres and over 20 languages.
