The Read and Ride Program is looking to promote literacy in Louisiana

In an effort to promote literacy, the LSU AgCenter has started the Read and Ride Program in schools and public libraries.
The program is turning reading into an aerobic activity.

Craig Gautreaux has the story from northeast Louisiana.

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