March is National Reading Month, and it’s a reminder of something simple but incredibly powerful: books change lives.
Most of us can remember our favorite childhood story. You know the one we asked to hear again and again before bedtime, or the book that first made reading feel fun instead of like homework. Those early moments matter more than we often realize. They help children build confidence, curiosity, and a lifelong love of learning.
That’s one of the reasons Senter, CPA has chosen to support the Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library.
The Power of a Book at the Right Time
Not every child grows up surrounded by books. For many families, access to age-appropriate reading materials isn’t always easy or affordable. Yet early literacy plays a huge role in a child’s development academically, socially, and emotionally.
Reading together strengthens family connections. It builds vocabulary long before children step into a classroom. And perhaps most importantly, it helps kids see learning as something exciting instead of intimidating.
When children have books of their own, they begin to see themselves as readers.
What Is the Imagination Library?
The Imagination Library was founded by Dolly Parton with a simple idea: every child deserves access to books, no matter their background.
Through the program, children from birth to age five receive a free book in the mail each month. Families don’t pay anything. The books simply arrive, addressed to the child, creating a moment of excitement that encourages reading at home.
It’s a small gesture with a lasting impact.
Why We’re Involved
As a local business, we believe supporting our community means more than providing professional services. It means investing in the future and that future starts with our children.
During National Reading Month, we’re raising funds to help provide books to children in our area through the Imagination Library. Every donation helps place another storybook into a young reader’s hands and helps families create meaningful reading routines at home.
We’ve seen firsthand how strong communities are built when people come together around a shared purpose. Literacy is one of those causes that benefits everyone.
How You Can Be Part of It
If this mission speaks to you, there are a few easy ways to help:
- Make a contribution to support local book deliveries
- Consider making a reoccurring and or legacy donation of more than $5,000 by reaching out to matt@sentercpa.com.
- Checks can be made payable to: Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library
Memo Line Should Read as Follows: #2813 MI-CLARKSTON
Mail to: Rotary Club of Clarkston
6480 Citation Drive | Suite C
Clarkston, MI 48346
- If you prefer to donate online, you can do so here:
https://donate.imaginationlibrary.com/?country=US&affid=MICLARKSTON
- Share information about the program with friends and family
- Enroll an eligible child under age five. Check availability for your zip code
- Spend time reading with the children in your life this month.
One Book at a Time
National Reading Month is about possibility — the ideas sparked, the confidence built, and the opportunities created when children learn to love reading early.
We’re proud to support Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library and grateful to be part of a community that values education, generosity, and giving children the strongest possible start.
Because sometimes changing the future begins with something as simple as turning a page.
