Did you hear about Dot the Chicken?Students at A.C. Moore Elementary sure did. Here’s my story on CockysReadingExpress and their latest stop!

The book tour for "Dot Buys a Bike" kicked off with the AC Moore Elem this week. The book, whose purpose is to help children develop news literacy, will be delivered to each school visited by CockysReadingExpress this year. Book illustrations by Marius Valdes. youtube.com/watch?v=7OErdB…

Volunteering for CockysReadingExpress with @charlestoncountybar at #ccacharleston on Monday November 14, 2022. #cockysreadingexpress #reading #literacy #education @ Compass Collegiate Academy instagram.com/p/CmEuAreOyKG/…

We are excited to announce Dr. Lyda McCartin as the new iSchool director! Learn more about McCartin in the article below: sc.edu/study/colleges…

Today is an important and historic day as we celebrate the Investiture of President Michael Amiridis. Learn more about this time-honored academic tradition and join our live stream to take part in this special ceremony. go.sc.edu/Investiture

Columbia arthouse cinema The Nick is now offering Open Captions (captions on screen) on Tuesday evening (7 & 7:30 pm) and Saturday early matinee (12:30 & 1 pm) screenings. 🎬🍿 Check out their website & social media for upcoming showings! #accessibility

Happy Valentine’s Day, #Gamecocks! Today is also Carolina Day, a day for people who ❤️ USC and support higher education to make their voices heard to their friends, family and legislators. So we want to hear from YOU! Why do you ❤️ USC? #USCImpact 💕 go.sc.edu/CarolinaDay23

“We don’t quarrel with parents who want to guide their children’s reading. What we have a problem with is advocacy groups who...demand that everybody read the books that they approve of and not read any other books, and deny that choice to other families.” nyti.ms/40sbwqy

Librarians❤️Cocky #mascot #SCASL23 Voices of CCSD’s Amazing Librarians SCASL USC iSchool

My paper titled "Book Matters: The Effect of Cocky's Reading Express on Student Performance" is coming out in Economics of Education Review. This paper evaluates the effects of University of South Carolina 's literacy outreach program, Cocky's Reading Express. authors.elsevier.com/a/1gqf6~1QC4g9…

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April is School Library Month and it’s time to celebrate the celebrate the essential role that strong school libraries play in transforming learning! ala.org/aasl/slm

Happy National School Librarian Day! Thank you, school librarians, for all you do -- today and every day. #NationalSchoolLibrarianDay

Our elementary students had a great time with CockysReadingExpress on Friday! USC students read to our CASC students and Cocky underlined the importance of literacy and life-long reading. 📖

Braille readers: Do you know about the National Library Service for the Blind and Print Disabled Braille-On-Demand program? Patrons can request ANY braille book available on BARD to be printed and mailed to their homes at no cost. Learn more: go.loc.gov/kFp750Ouuka

Please welcome Dr. Lyda McCartin on her first official day as iSchool director! We can’t wait to start the next chapter with you, director McCartin.

To celebrate the new film Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem coming to theatres August 2, we’re offering our readers a chance to win a TMNT: Mutant Mayhem Prize Pack of a rad backpack, plush toy, masks, mini poster, and sticker. #TMNTMovie bit.ly/3Og9LIJ

Attention, bookworms! 🪱📚🪱📚🪱📚 The National Book Festival is almost here! Join us for a day of bookish camaraderie, activities, author talks & signings. go.loc.gov/MzqF50Pfg3u #NatBookFest