All Aboard the Gator Book Bus

What started as a dream in 2018 has rolled into reality! The Gator Book Bus is a creative collaboration between the Dickinson Education Foundation and Dickinson Independent School District, bringing the joy of reading right to our community’s doorstep.

Thanks to the generosity of Dickinson ISD, a retired school bus found a brand-new purpose. With funding secured by the Education Foundation in early 2020, the bus was completely transformed into a vibrant mobile library. Our Gator Book Bus is bright, inviting, and filled with stories waiting to be discovered.

Driving Literacy, One Stop at a Time

The Gator Book Bus brings books and learning directly to students across our community. Its mission is to support those who may be at risk of falling behind and to strengthen literacy programs throughout the district.

Serving students in five surrounding cities, the Book Bus helps remove barriers for children who lack access to public transportation or a nearby library. It operates just like a school library, offering books and resources for all students from Pre-K through 12th grade, no matter where they attend school.

More Than A Bus

The Gator Book Bus is filled with a wide variety of titles chosen to spark curiosity and excitement for readers of all ages and interests. Dickinson ISD librarians carefully selected books that will truly engage students at every reading level.

Beyond books, the bus offers hands-on learning resources, fun activities, electronics, and games. Inside, students will find cozy seating areas, tables for reading or playing, a refrigerator stocked with cold water, and over 1,000 books ready to explore. With electric wiring for a television and Wi-Fi access, the Book Bus blends learning and fun in one inspiring space.

Through a federally funded summer meal program, Dickinson ISD’s Food and Nutrition Services will also serve lunch to students who visit the Book Bus, making it a place for both nourishment and knowledge.

Book Bus Visits

The Gator Book Bus is hitting the road! You’ll find it at campuses, public libraries, neighborhood stops, community events, and more.

Check back soon for the full schedule!