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™	Climb Aboard Cocky's Reading Express ™

Cocky's Reading Express is a collaboration of the University of South Carolina Student Government and the University's School of Library and Information Science.

USC students travel the state with their friend, Cocky, visiting elementary schools across South Carolina. The students read to the children, and Cocky helps the children understand the importance of life-long reading.

All the children are given books to take home, reminders of their visit from Cocky and the USC students. The USC students know they are making reading fun - one Gamecock at a time!

USC Student Government members choose the areas in South Carolina to visit. These decisions are made during the summer prior to the fall semester. Cocky's Reading Express makes one large excursion per year and many other day trips as well.

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Cocky's Reading Express™ Rolls to New Recognition

Cocky’s Reading Express™ (CRE) has been selected as the 2010 recipient of the South Carolina International Reading Association’s Literacy Award. The literacy committee was very impressed with CRE and the impact that it is having on the lives of young students in our state. This award is given annually to an individual or group of individuals who have made significant contributions in the area of literacy in their community and/or state.

Coming soon, Cocky's Reading Express™ Spring, 2010.

Cocky's Reading Express ™, Fall, 2009

Cocky's Reading Express™, Spring, 2009

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Special Events

Cocky's Reading Express™ Receives AASL Commendation

Cocky's Reading Express™ Premiere Event February 9, 2009

Michelle Obama Joins Cocky's Reading Express™, January 2008

USC Videos:

• Michelle Obama and Cocky's Reading Express™ (1:18)
• Michelle Obama and roundtable discussion (1:50)

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For further information or to volunteer, please contact:

Ashley Wood
Secretary for Advancement
Student Government
WoodAN@mailbox.sc.edu

or

Ellen Hinrichs
Executive Director
South Carolina Center for Children's Books and Literacy
ellenh@sc.edu