Cocky's Reading Express

Cocky’s Reading Express is USC's award-winning literacy outreach program. Our priority is reaching students in underserved public schools.

Cocky's Reading Express is the University of South Carolina's literacy outreach program. 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. The program primarily serves students in 4K through second grade because research shows that  ...