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PMA members eligible for free distribution of children’s reading TV series

11 November 2026 
PMA members are eligible for the free distribution rights to a 12-part educational series aimed at younger children, BB’s Book Bus, produced by Peripheral Vision International. 
BB's Book Bus
Educational series to inspire reading produced by PVI. Credit: PVI

The Public Media Alliance is offering free distribution to a new educational TV series for young children for its members. The grant-funded educational series was produced by PMA’s affiliate member, Peripheral Vision International.

Find out more about the series and how to apply for its distribution below.

BB’s Book Bus

BB’s Book Bus brings the magic of story time to television, introducing young children to wonderful books, memorable characters, and the joy of reading. Designed for children ages 4–7, as well as their parents and caregivers, each colourful, energetic episode features read-aloud stories by African authors and illustrators, with book pages brought to life through animation.

Stories are interwoven with music, movement, mindfulness, creative activities, and simple tips that help parents and caregivers support literacy at home. At the heart of the series is a simple idea: children who love books are more likely to become lifelong readers and learners.

Each episode is 24 minutes.

How to apply

BB’s Book Bus follows two earlier series made available to PMA members by Peripheral Vision International (PVI):

For more information about BB’s Book Bus, N*Gen: Next Generation and Prefects, and to apply for the distribution rights, please email: info@publicmediaalliance.org.

About Peripheral Vision International

Peripheral Vision International (PVI) – an affiliate member of Public Media Alliance – is an international non-profit organisation that produces public interest and educational content. Through innovation and adaptation, PVI employs appropriate technology to create engaging, relevant content, enabling it to connect with a wide audience that has limited access to public interest media. An award-winning media NGO, PVI’s mission is to use media, technology, and popular culture to catalyse social change in Sub-Saharan Africa and beyond.

For more details about PVI click here: https://www.pvinternational.org.

For more information, please contact Yusra Malik, Communications Officer: yusra@publicmediaalliance.org
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