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Hornets’ book bus inspires students to get pumped about reading

CHARLOTTE — The Charlotte Hornets are stepping in to get kids in Charlotte-Mecklenburg schools excited about books.

The Barings Book Bus visits area elementary schools to inspire students in a district that has experienced a decline in reading scores since the pandemic.

“It’s a traveling library that goes around to different schools around the Charlotte area,” said Betsy Mack, the vice president of Corporate Responsibility with the Hornets. “We really want to help be a part of the solution.”

In the video at the top of this webpage, learn more about the program.

Channel 9 has partnered with Promising Pages to provide books for kids across Charlotte.

We’re collecting new and gently used books as part of our 9 Books for Kids Drive through April 30.

You can donate at any Arby’s or Ashley location.

Click here for donation sites.


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