"The beauty of the Imagination Library is that it unites us all-regardless of politics-because every child deserves the chance to dream big and succeed," a statement reads.

The Indy Star reported that the program “has been hailed as helping to raise Indiana’s child literacy ranking from 19th to 6th place nationwide.” The newspaper reported that Indiana was funding a 50% match of funds for the program with the United Way and community foundations financing the other 50%.