Reflections on International Literacy Day – Mr Mwape Meki, Head teacher, Manyando Community School
Mr Mwape Meki explains the wide-reaching impact that radio and TV can make in Zambia.
Quentin Blake’s magical art inspiring Book Bus children to read
“It’s a real privilege to be associated with the Book Bus promoting literacy in Africa and South America.”
Writing their names with pride
We can never anticipate the ripple effects one of our reading programmes might have on a local community.
Mfuwe Project, Zambia. Week 2 – Going on a Lion Hunt
Usually the Mfuwe bus travels to multiple schools, and works with different age groups for a relatively short time.
Voices of Africa – Roseby Gadama, Librarian in Malawi
Voices of Africa is a new monthly Book Bus feature, sharing stories from inspiring voices in the various Book Bus communities.
A reading programme with impact
“My favourite book is The Hare and the Tortoise. I like the way the tortoise takes his time but wins the race,” says 10 year old Angela Beaston.
Where did our school go?
Imagine turning up for school one morning and the building is no longer there?
Book Bus Alfie: A shining star in Ecuador earthquake aftermath
"Book Bus Alfie has been the star for us. Everywhere we went, Alfie brought books for the kids.”