The results displayed will bring forth various bus options. Over 2,000 kids from eight schools received brandnew books thanks to our friends at citgo fueling good. About bess the book bus bess the book bus is a nonprofit, 501c3 organization committed to extending literacy across the country. For ages 3 9 everyone calls me bess the book bus but i am not a passenger bus. Bangor, maine the mobile literacy program bess the book bus will visit kevlan corner citgo station with success in sight tour from 3 to. She named the bus bess after her grandmother who inspired her love of reading. Citgo and bess the book bus continue partnership to. For 2018 and 2019, holly nominated bess the book bus. Browse the goibibo website or mobile app, go to the bus section, enter the to and from city name and the journey date. Bess the book bus, coauthored by freda roberts, makes a strong statement about the importance of reading to our children. The registered agent on file for this company is frances jennifer e and is located at 301 national orange ave, oldsmar, fl 34677. When bess the book bus comes rolling into a school parking lot, students know they are about to receive a wellneeded escape from reality. We build home libraries and a love for reading in our most underserved. Sep 14, 2015 bess the book bus makes waterville delivery.
You can apply filters as per your travel preferences, like bus timings, boarding or dropping points, bus operators, bus type volvo bus, ac or non ac bus. Townsend press financed the printing of 5000 copies to jennifer, and it was our pleasure to donate our royalties. Bess the book bus is a mobile literacy outreach program dedicated to building home libraries for children and families that otherwise may not have the opportunity to own books. Tampas bess the book bus rolling across the country. Bess the book bus at bradley academy newsbreak city of murfreesboro, tn government. Right now the bus is a dodge freightliner sprinter van, but ms. Jul 09, 2014 bess the book bus is a nonprofit, 501c3 organization committed to extending literacy across the country. We support bess the book bus on her amazing journey throughout the country. The companys filing status is listed as active and its file number is n04000007316. Bess the book bus fuels childrens literacy youtube. Bess the book bus and citgo promote literacy in indiana. Frances, was born in worcester 38 years ago, but moved away when she was young.
During the visits, bess the book bus founder jennifer frances read books to students who then visited the bus to pick out a free book to take home. Bess the book bus at bradley academy newsbreak youtube. Tampas bess the book bus rolling across the country giving. Eyecare about reading book drive competition provides. Apr 19, 2017 bess the book bus at bradley academy newsbreak city of murfreesboro, tn government. The effort began in 2002 when jennifer frances cashed in her 401k, dreaming of. Citgo lemont refinery and bess the book bus promote literacy. Bus booking online bus ticket booking of all bus types. Feb 15, 2019 tampabased bess the book bus has given out more than 750,000 free books to children all across the united states. Citgo bess the book bus and citgo promote literacy in indiana. About the book bus jennifer frances founded the book bus in 2002 and has been traveling the country reading aloud to kids and giving away books ever since.
My creator and dear friend, jennifer frances, named me in memory of her nana, bess okeefe. She supports the organizations mission to create lifelong readers. Milbridge was one of nine stops that the book bus made in maine. May 22, 2009 bess the book bus is a gateway to reading for underprivileged and innercity kids in tampa, fla. Citgo and bess the book bus founder jennifer frances hosted a story time for kindergartensecond grade students at burrus elementary school from 9. Bess the book bus inc volunteer opportunities volunteermatch. About bess the book bus founded solely by frances in 2004, bess the book bus began visiting schools, shelters and afterschool programs in the tampa area to distribute childrens books and host readings for underprivileged children. Bess the book bus is a tampa based mobile literacy outreach that is dedicated to generating. Bess emphasizes that every child should have access to books. Tampabased bess the book bus has given out more than 750,000 free books to children all across the united states.
Bess the book bus is a mobile literacy outreach program founded by jennifer frances, dedicated to bringing books to underserved neighborhoods and schools annually. She taught jennifer the importance and joy of reading. Bess the book bus is a tampabased mobile literacy outreach that is dedicated to generating. Bess the book bus is a tampa based mobile literacy outreach dedicated to narrowing the achievement gap created by poverty. To shed light on the critical role healthy vision plays in helping to develop a childs passion for reading and learning, vsp vision care, transitions optical and bess the book bus have launched the national eyecare about reading book drive competition. Thanks to your support, bess the book bus was able to visit 83 towns in 22 states in 2019, providing 57,041 books to 48,346 children and families. Bess the book bus is a nonprofit, 501c3 organization committed to extending literacy across the country.
Founded in 2002 by jennifer frances, bess the book bus is a mobile nonprofit whose mission is to promote literacy through access to new and engaging books. Bess the book bus, a mobile literacy program, is on a multistate tour to create enthusiasm for reading by distributing books to children who dont have books in their homes. Jan 07, 2014 bess little angels are fueling good in scranton, pa. For transitions optical gina richardson bursonmarsteller 412 5352434. We are especially dedicated to reaching kids in neighborhoods where they do not have access to bookstores and often have limited access to libraries. Every child has the opportunity get on the book bus and choose a brand new book to keep forever. For transitions optical gina richardson bursonmarsteller 412 5352434 gina. The donation page reminds that, there is a direct correlation between the number of books in a childs home and their literacy skills. Bess the book bus by concetta m payne magicblox online kid. Bess the book bus is a tampa based mobile literacy outreach dedicated to. Bess the book bus is averaging 50,000 kids served each year since 2017. Bess the book bus is a mobile literacy outreach dedicated to getting books into the homes of underprivileged and underrepresented children and families. Citgo petroleum corporation is owned by citgo holding, inc. Thanks to your support, bess the book bus was able to visit 83 towns in 22 states in 2019, providing 57,041 books to.
We travel to schools, community centers, shelters, and afterschool programs conducting readalouds and giving away new books. For ages 3 9everyone calls me bess the book bus but i am not a passe. For the past 16 years the book bus has shared the joy of reading with underserved communities in the tampa bay area and nationwide. Feb 09, 2017 bess the book bus is a tampa based mobile literacy outreach dedicated to narrowing the achievement gap created by poverty. Bess the book bus volunteers and board members envision a nation where all of our children have access to the basic resources they need to be successful in school and later in life. With support from citgo, bess the book bus has engaged more than 60,000 families and donated more than 450,000 books. Jennifer frances, founder ofbess the book bus, is the latest winner of a years supply of fuel in the fueling goodprogram presented by citgo petroleum corp. Mark and caity told us about the good bess has helped fuel by giving away books to. Nov 23, 2017 a committed sponsor of bess the book bus since 2009, citgo has supported the bus as its travelled to 48 states to distribute more than 600,000 new books. Since 2009, citgo has worked alongside bess the book bus to provide. The book drive will provide free books, eye exams and glasses when needed, totaling more than two million dollars, to children in need. We build home libraries and a love for reading in our most underserved communities across the usa by making the joy of book ownership a reality for our kids. Jul 14, 2015 we support bess the book bus on her amazing journey throughout the country.
Jennifer frances founded the book bus in 2002 and has been traveling the country reading aloud to kids and giving away books ever since. Citgo lemont refinery and bess the book bus promote. We just couldnt pass up this opportunity to let you know about bess the book bus founder jennifer frances explains. Bess the book bus is a mobile literacy outreach dedicated to bulding home libraries. Citgo and bess the book bus continue decadelong partnership.
Oct 24, 2016 during the visits, bess the book bus founder jennifer frances read books to students who then visited the bus to pick out a free book to take home. Bess book bus inc is located at 2920 w averill ave in tampa and has been in the business of book stores since 2005. Citgo bess little angels are fueling good in scranton, pa. Every weekend we would walk into town where i was able to choose a new book. Frances as a way to promote literacy and provide needy children with access to brand new books in and around tampa, fla. Sep 04, 2015 bess the book bus is a mobile literacy outreach program dedicated to building home libraries for children and families that otherwise may not have the opportunity to own books. A committed sponsor of bess the book bus since 2009, citgo has supported the bus as its travelled to 48 states to distribute more than 600,000 new books. I could not wait to get home and have her read to me. Bess the book bus is a mobile literacy outreach dedicated to bulding home libraries for children and families that otherwise may not.
Founded by frances in 2002, bess the book bus, inc. Bess the book bus is needed to connect people to people and people to books, in this digital age it is even more important for the itinerant book bus to stay on the road, inspiring families with children to read together. Jennifers dream is to deliver free books to all the children that dont have access to them. You know the good stuff guide loves childrens books.
Bess, nicknamed nana bus, taught me the joy of reading. Citgo lemont refinery brings bess the book bus to lemont. People with higher literacy skills have greater success in life. Bess the book bus was founded in 2002 by jennifer e. Bess the book bus by concetta m payne magicblox online. Through our fueling education initiative, citgo supports organizations like bess the book bus because igniting a love for reading at a young age has a lasting impact, said jim. Bess the book bus is a mobile literacy outreach dedicated to reading aloud to children and building home libraries. Mark and caity told us about the good bess has helped fuel by giving away books to kids in need. Transitions optical is a joint venture of ppg industries, inc. Jennifer frances founder at bess the book bus, inc. Bess the book bus is a mobile literacy outreach committed to spreading the joy of reading and building home libraries in the usas most underserved neighborhoods.
Eyecare about reading book drive competition provides free. When he received a copy of our book he thought it was a great idea, and it would make sense to include the book starring bess herself. Citgo bess the book bus and citgo promote literacy in. Vision care and bess the book bus transitions lenses. The woman who started the program in 2002, jennifer e. Tampas bess the book bus rolling across the country giving out free. Townsend press is a major sponsor of bess the book bus, inc.