§ 19350 Children'S Reading Program

Education Code·California

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•The state wants all kids from birth to age 5 to love reading and learning.
•The State Librarian is in charge of this program.
•The program will give books to kids and help them get excited about reading.

Example

A 3-year-old kid gets a free book in the mail every month.

The program sends books to little kids so they can start loving books early.

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§ 19350 Children'S Reading Program

The Statewide Imagination Library Program is hereby established under the administration of the State Librarian for purposes of developing, implementing, promoting, and fostering a comprehensive statewide initiative for encouraging children from birth to five years of age, inclusive, to develop a love of reading and learning. (Added by Stats. 2022, Ch. 992, Sec. 1. (SB 1183) Effective September 30, 2022.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

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Statewide Imagination Library Program State Librarian children from birth to five years of age love of reading and learning

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Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Education Code. Section 19350.

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