We signed up, they ask for donations but don't require it. I don't think we have gotten one for a minute, but you are supposed to get 1 book a month and most of them are based off of the kids age, the first one is always the same, I believe it was Dollys favorite book as a kid.

https://imaginationlibrary.com/

They require a local partner to distribute the books, all other admin overhead they cover

Source: https://support.imaginationlibrary.com/article/238-why-is-this-not-available-in-my-area

[–] A_be_seedy@beehaw.org 2 points 8 hours ago (2 children)

When we signed up in the hospital we were never asked for a donation, and we've received a book every month so far. It must be up to the local partner, I'm sorry your experience hasn't been as stellar as ours :(

[–] seang96@spgrn.com 1 points 7 hours ago

Looks like donate on main page has option for local partner but mine doesn't accept donations... Guess I'll just regularly donate

[–] seang96@spgrn.com 1 points 8 hours ago

I wish the hospital did that, I found out through the internet haha, my kiddo enjoys them and the fact they come through the mail but I'm not saddened by it, we have gotten a couple years and it is free after all.

I am going to look at donating to mine maybe they are struggling?