Best Beginnings

Best Beginnings A public-private partnership helping ensure all Alaska children begin school ready to succeed.

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05/28/2026

This just in....

📚 Summer Reading has begun, and we have a fun challenge for our Imagination Library families across Alaska!We recently s...
05/22/2026

📚 Summer Reading has begun, and we have a fun challenge for our Imagination Library families across Alaska!

We recently shared how Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library is reaching children in communities all across our state, and now we want to build a map together showing just how far these books travel.

Our very first dot was added after a family from Soldotna shared that they received their books there! Now it’s your turn! 👀 Where do your little readers receive their Imagination Library books?

Drop your community in the comments and help us grow the Imagination Library Across Alaska map all summer long! ✨

Happy reading!
Copper River Imagination Library
Sitka Imagination Library
Valdez Imagination Library
Metlakatla Imagination Library
Kuskokwim Consortium Library



Did you know? Only about 22% of Alaska fourth graders scored proficient in reading on the National Assessment of Educati...
05/20/2026

Did you know? Only about 22% of Alaska fourth graders scored proficient in reading on the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP), ranking Alaska near the bottom nationally in 2024. Early literacy support and access to books can make a life-changing difference for children across our state.

That’s why we’re passionate about helping families build strong reading routines from birth. Every story shared helps create brighter futures for Alaska’s kids. 💙📖

Every couple of years, we send out a parent survey, because hearing your thoughts about Dolly Parton’s Imagination Libra...
05/18/2026

Every couple of years, we send out a parent survey, because hearing your thoughts about Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library means so much to us 💛

This is just one of the reasons Anchorage Imagination Library is so important to have.

Our latest newsletter from Best Beginnings went out today! Be sure to check your email for updates, resources, upcoming ...
05/14/2026

Our latest newsletter from Best Beginnings went out today! Be sure to check your email for updates, resources, upcoming events, and ways we’re supporting Alaska families and early childhood communities. 💚📚

Didn’t see it? Check your spam or promotions folder just in case!

Check those emails because this summer....we are getting WILD about READING!
05/07/2026

Check those emails because this summer....we are getting WILD about READING!

Join Alaska’s early childhood advocacy coalition Thursday, May 7 at noon for a virtual rally to support critical 2026 Ea...
05/07/2026

Join Alaska’s early childhood advocacy coalition Thursday, May 7 at noon for a virtual rally to support critical 2026 Early Childhood legislative priorities.

This informational event will bring together coalition partners, and advocates to share the latest on key budget items — including child care, infant learning, family health, and more — and discuss how you can take action to support Alaska’s children and families. The informational portion of the webinar will be recorded and shared with parents, families, providers, and advocates across the state. This is a timely opportunity to get informed and get involved.

Register here: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/3OqoAV_VSjyia_VeyKdJFQ

Can’t make it but want to take action? Send an email to your representation here: https://threadalaska.quorum.us/campaign/AECAGAction/

Celebrating Children’s Book Week is the perfect excuse to visit the library 📚✨Challenge your kids to see how many books ...
05/06/2026

Celebrating Children’s Book Week is the perfect excuse to visit the library 📚✨

Challenge your kids to see how many books they can find with characters who look like them, where glasses like them, live like them, or have a pet just like them!

Then, pick a few that introduce them to lives, cultures, and experiences different from their own too.

Books help kids feel seen and help them see others with empathy, curiosity, and kindness.

Celebrate Children’s Book Week by grabbing one of your Imagination Library books, and let the party begin!
05/04/2026

Celebrate Children’s Book Week by grabbing one of your Imagination Library books, and let the party begin!

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