SAFE EP founder Elias Diaz announced Tuesday that the organization is working to bring Dolly Parton's Imagination Library to Eagle Pass. The program would give local children free books from birth to age five. Diaz said the effort was prompted by conversations with parents who worry they are not doing enough to support their children's growth.
The initiative would give families more books to read together at home. The source material notes that reading aloud helps young children hear new words, ask questions and become familiar with books before starting school.
SAFE EP will hold a public informational meeting at noon Friday, November 6, at the ICT Center, 3295 Bob Rogers Drive in Eagle Pass. Residents, community leaders, organizations and potential supporters from across Maverick County are invited to learn how the program works. People planning to attend can RSVP online. More information is available by calling SAFE EP at 830-325-3138.