BUSter the Book Bus was created in 2020 to allow students who are learning virtually an opportunity to check out school library books. Four brightly marked school buses make 28 stops around the community to serve families. The stops include apartment complexes, the Boys &amp; Girls Club, underserved neighborhoods, and our local Kroger grocery store parking lot. The Book Bus is coordinated with the school librarians, reading specialists, transportation, the curriculum leader for language arts, and the department of innovation and professional learning. The Book Bus rolls out approximately every three weeks so that students can return their books and check out new ones. This initiative has put thousands of books into the hands of students who would otherwise not have them during a time of limited access to libraries. It also allows students to safely make personal school connections that are restricted during virtual learning.

<strong>Contact: </strong>

Karen Soter, Teacher Librarian

<a href="mailto:ksoter@hampton.k12.va.us">ksoter@hampton.k12.va.us</a>

757-850-5232