Louisiana clinic adds book vending machine to boost literacy

Louisiana clinic adds book vending machine to boost literacy

DENHAM SPRINGS, La. (Louisiana First) —  A trip to the doctor is turning into storytime thanks to a new statewide literacy initiative. The Center for Literacy & Learning, through the Louisiana Statewide Family Engagement Center, unveiled its book vending machine inside the Open Health Care Clinic in Denham Springs. The program aims to make books more accessible to children by blending literacy with healthcare. New EMS station opens its door…