The Power of Books Before Pre-K | Circle Time Convos Ep. 40

In this episode, we sit down with Bridget Rundquist, Director of Strategic Partnerships at Share Our Spare, to explore how early literacy shapes a child’s development long before they step into a classroom. Bridget shares details on Share Our Spare's partnership as the Chicago affiliate for Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library, delivering free, personalized, age-appropriate books directly to homes for children under five. Together, they demystify early reading habits, discuss removing barriers to access, and break down simple ways caregivers can weave reading into daily routines to foster a lifelong love for books.