First Lady Launches Indiana’s Book Drive | Fort Wayne News

Fort Wayne News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 2, 2026 · 1m

Indiana’s First Lady Maureen Braun made a big splash at the Allen County Public Library, reading to kids and championing Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library — a statewide initiative that mails free, age-appropriate books to every child from birth through age five. As her top priority, Braun is raising funds to ensure every Indiana child receives a monthly book, building early literacy and lifelong love of reading. Library Director Susan Baier praised the program’s impact, calling it a vital tool for home libraries and early education. Parents in Allen County can sign up now — and every Indiana…