Rico Rodriguez Helps Pizza Hut Launch The Literacy Project Campaign

Rico Rodriguez hangs out with some young fans at the Pizza Hut: The Literacy Project launch event held at PS30 on Thursday (September 8) in East Harlem, New York.

The 18-year-old Modern Family actor teamed up with Pizza Hut to launch their global literacy program in celebration of International Literacy Day.

During the event, Rico handed out “Secret Pizza Party” books to 100 second graders.

Pizza Hut: The Literacy Project, a new, global commitment that provides critical resources to underserved communities. Over the next 10 years, The Literacy Project will seek to inspire 100 million people worldwide to become their best by unlocking their potential through literacy and reading, focusing on delivering impact in three core areas: enabling access to books and other literacy resources, empowering teachers and inspiring readers.

For more about the program, head to TheLiteracyProject.PizzaHut.com.

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