Sumitra Lama: A Surprise Visit from the Book Bus

Sumitra Lama and her friend were cycling home on a Saturday morning when they saw something unusual in their chowk—a big red bus parked in the middle of the community space. She wasn’t sure what it was or if she could go near it. But when she saw people looking at books outside, she felt more comfortable and decided to check it out with her friend. They started looking through the books displayed around the bus and also explored the VR headset. As they kept exploring, Anju noticed something interesting inside the bus. Curious, she stepped in and was amazed. There were shelves full of books, a large TV, and solar-powered lights making the space feel warm and inviting. “It looks like a house inside here,” she said, smiling.

Sumitra was fascinated by how the bus was built, like a house on wheels. Seeing so many books both inside and outside, she realized it was a library on wheels, something she had never seen before. For Sumitra, this unexpected visit from the Book Bus turned an ordinary Saturday into a special day filled with surprise and excitement.