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Adopt a School

Adopt a School with Cocky's Reading Express and make childhood literacy a community effort.

Adopt a School with Cocky’s Reading Express!

Your organization will help bring books and high-energy storytime experiences to students across South Carolina. Together, we can build home libraries, spark curiosity, and inspire lifelong readers.

Sponsorship Details

$2,500 sponsors one Title I elementary school and includes:

  • A book for every student to take home, featuring your logo.
  • A high-energy storytime program with Cocky.
  • Opportunities for your employees to attend and participate.
  • The option to include take-home promotional materials.

Optional Add-On: Little Free Library ($1,200)

Extend your impact with a Little Free Library at your sponsored school.

  • Includes installation and an initial collection of 400 new books for students to keep.
  • Provides ongoing access to books throughout the year.

School Selection

Sponsors may choose a specific school or allow us to match them with one.
Not sure where to start? We maintain a waitlist of over 150 schools and can help you find the right fit.

Who can adopt a school?

Businesses, community organizations, student groups, and individuals can all become literacy partners.

Get Started

Contact Margaret Jackson cookmh@email.sc.edu to adopt a school or to learn more. 


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