Watoto Book Bus

Watoto Book Bus is designed to foster development in literacy, reading comprehension, and critical thinking, and to expose young readers to the African literary tradition. Our bus will be home to dozens of books, and will pop up at various schools, churches, and community centers to engage in fun and interactive reading activities!

Watoto Book Bus is funded in part by the East River Community Investment Fund Grant and is in partnership with Afrikanah Book Club.

Bring Watoto Book Bus to you!
How it Works

Parking and Logistics

The bus comes to your community! To bring the bus, your location must have ample space and a safe area for the bus to park as it remains stationary. The bus doesn’t transport passengers. Once the bus arrives, students will board the bus to begin their literary session. Children remain seated during their session. The bus can accommodate 20 children at once.

Sessions and Curriculum

The sessions last 90 minutes, and the curriculum is best suited for children ages 7-13 or grades 2-8. Students will be guided through literary activities curated and facilitated by Afrikanah Book Club, focusing on literature written by Black authors. Sessions focus on activities that foster various elements of literacy including comprehension, vocabulary, fluency, and writing, in addition to critical thinking. Click here to view an example of a book completed by our students.

Supplies

The bus is stocked with books written by Black authors. These are utilized during the sessions but cannot be removed from the bus. The bus includes WiFi and e-readers, and your registration fee covers additional supplies such as paper, pencils, and folders. Students will keep the activities they complete.

Pricing

One Session: $1,750
2 Back-to-Back Sessions: $3,000

Back-to-back sessions have 15-minute transitions/breaks in between

What’s included?

Facilitation Fee
Supplies
Program and Logistical Expenses
Driver Fee

Sample Schedule

9:45 a.m. Bus Arrives
10 a.m. 1st Group of Students Board Stationary Bus
10:05 a.m. Session #1 Begins
11:30 a.m. Session #1 Ends
11:30-11:45 a.m. Transition for Next Group
11:45 a.m. 2nd Group of Students Board Stationary Bus
11:50 a.m. Session #2 Begins
1:20 p.m. Session #2 Ends
1:30 p.m. Bus Departs

The day and time of the bus’s presence at a location/campus depends on the wants and needs of that particular location and on the program’s availability.

Complete the form below to submit your inquiry.

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Ages and grade level(s) of students? Keep in mind, this program is for children ages 7-13 or grades 2-8. *

Please share up to 5 potential dates and times you’d like to have Watoto Book Bus come to you. *

Please share the location you’d like Watoto Book Bus to come to. We are not able to travel outside of the Houston area.

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I understand that submitting this form doesn’t confirm my registration. I understand that once this form is received, it will be reviewed by The
Re-Education Project, and I will be contacted to confirm availability. From there, I will be required to complete an agreement and submit payment to confirm the booking.

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Watoto Book Bus

Bring Watoto Book Bus to you!How it Works

​Parking and Logistics

​Sessions and Curriculum

​Supplies

​Pricing

​Sample Schedule

Complete the form below to submit your inquiry.

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Bring Watoto Book Bus to you!
How it Works

Parking and Logistics

Sessions and Curriculum

Supplies

Pricing

Sample Schedule