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flag Indiana’s free book program for young children stays active after state funds ended, thanks to fundraising and a major donation, but its future beyond 2027 is uncertain.

flag Indiana’s Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library, providing free books to children from birth to age five, has raised 90% of its two-year fundraising goal under First Lady Maureen Braun’s leadership after state funding ended in 2025. flag The program remains active in all 92 counties, serving over 143,000 children, with support from a $500,000 donation by CenterPoint Energy. flag While literacy rates in Indiana have improved significantly, including a record rise in third-grade proficiency, the program’s future beyond June 2027 remains uncertain due to undisclosed funding targets and no official commitment to restore state support.

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