by Morgaine Scott | Mar 14, 2012 | Uncategorized
A good golfer is happy with a drive that goes beteween 300 and 400 yards. But from behind the 18th hole at Innisbrook, Bess the Book Bus is hoping to make it all the way across the country. Since 2009, the Transitions Golf Championship has served as the kick off event...
by Morgaine Scott | Aug 25, 2011 | Uncategorized
“This place is full of magic,” said nine-year-old Jamelia as she stepped on the bus. The ceiling was painted in Starry Night swirls and the shelves were stocked with books, thousands of books. A smile stretched across her face as she imagined the possibilities....
by Morgaine Scott | Aug 17, 2011 | Uncategorized
Millinocket The 2011 Transitions/VSP Success is in Sight tour encountered a set back when Bess the Book Bus broke down en route to Millinocket. Getting a tow turned into an ordeal, but the worst part of the day was missing our event. Aid for Kids brought a care...
by Morgaine Scott | Aug 13, 2011 | Uncategorized
After three months on the road, Bess the Book Bus finally found a home away from home. The 2011 Transitions/VSP Success is in Sight tour traveled to Maine for a full month of mobile literacy outreach. We were able to spend so much time in the state because of the...
by Morgaine Scott | Aug 2, 2011 | Uncategorized
For the past two years, Bess the Book Bus kicked off our nationwide tour at the Transitions Championship in Innisbrook, FL. The seven day golf tournament brought in 2,000 children from Title 1 schools and gave them access to things that are normally out of reach...