The holiday season is about more than twinkling lights and festive decorations—it’s about giving back to our community and investing in our children’s futures. This year, August Muse is proud to participate in the Read Around the Christmas Tree charity auction, supporting the Carter County Imagination Library’s mission to bring books to every child in our area.
A Simple Way to Make a Big Impact
Nearly 2,000 children in Carter County receive a special gift each month: a brand-new book delivered right to their mailbox. Through the Carter County Imagination Library, administered by the Elizabethton Carter County Public Library, children from birth to age five receive free, high-quality books that spark imagination and build a foundation for lifelong learning.
While Dolly Parton founded this incredible program, it’s local support that keeps it thriving. At just $2.50 per book, your contribution ensures every child has access to literacy resources, regardless of their family’s circumstances.
How to Participate
The Read Around the Christmas Tree online charity auction runs from November 18th through December 1st at 6:00 PM. Beautiful, uniquely decorated Christmas trees from local businesses and organizations—including August Muse’s tree, lovingly decorated by Life Care of Elizabethton—are available for online bidding.
Browse the photographed trees from the comfort of your home, place your bids, and help support childhood literacy in Carter County. Winners can collect their trees by Friday, December 6th, just in time to enjoy them throughout the holiday season.
More Than Just a Tree
When you bid on one of these beautifully decorated trees, you’re doing more than adding holiday cheer to your home. You’re ensuring that children throughout Carter County continue receiving books that open doors to new worlds, expand vocabularies, and create precious reading moments with their families.
Every dollar raised keeps books flowing to mailboxes month after month, bringing joy and learning opportunities to our youngest community members. Your participation directly impacts a child’s educational journey and demonstrates that our community values literacy and lifelong learning.
Join Us in Supporting Young Readers
Visit the auction online before December 1st to view all the spectacular trees, including August Muse’s special entry. Your bid changes lives—one book, one child, one family at a time. Together, we can ensure every child in Carter County has the chance to fall in love with reading.
The gift of literacy starts with you.