On Sunday, September 7, Council Member Eric Dinowitz hosted a community celebration outside the NYPL’s Kingsbridge Library to mark the launch of Sunday library service. The Kingsbridge branch is now one of 11 libraries citywide to begin offering 7-day service, thanks to a $2 million allocation secured in the City Council’s FY26 budget.  Council Member […]

Cerrando la brecha de alfabetización infantil latina: Literacy Inc. impulsa la lectura en la comunidad Por: Anny Ruiz Huayamabe En muchas comunidades de Nueva York, la gente no considera la lectura como algo importante o la deja únicamente en manos de la escuela. Pero, ¿qué pasaría si también comenzara en casa, en el metro o […]

LINC’s Spring Gala was featured on PIX 11 Morning News today and we could not be prouder! If you missed us at Gotham Hall, take a look now and experience the joy of reading while watching! Thank you to all of our dedicated LINC supporters for making this a truly special night. We are so […]

April is National Diversity Month and on Thursday, April 17, PIX 11 News captured the essence of LINC’s 5th annual Diversity Through Literacy campaign on live TV. Anchors Dan Mannarino and Vanessa Freeman interviewed LINC’s South Jamaica Neighborhood Manager, Demelza Wilson and children’s author and founder of Encantos, Susie Jaramillo, to raise awareness about the […]

CM Dinowitz co-sponsors reading initiative from LINC By Ethan Marshall New York City Council Member Eric Dinowitz joined the nonprofit Literacy Inc. (LINC) on Wednesday, April 2, at the Kingsbridge Library to celebrate an initiative from the organization meant to foster a love of reading and promote diverse voices in children’s literature. Dinowitz secured $10,000 […]

On April 1, 2025, LINC Chief Programs Officer Laura Walsh and Director of Early Literacy Josh Barocas had the honor of appearing for an interview on The Literacy View, an incredible podcast dedicated to providing educators and parents with breaking news and cutting-edge research in literacy instructions. The Literacy View is hosted by Faith and […]

On Friday, November 29, LINC was proud to be featured in a PIX 11 Special: Celebrating the Holidays, touring a variety of holiday experiences in the metropolitan area that culminated with giving thanks during a LINC Reading Discovery at the Bronx Library Center. Special guests, PIX 11’s weatherman, Mr. G. and Assemblymember George Alvarez teamed […]

City’s First Readers and the Healthcare Education Project are Raising Healthy Readers in The Bronx! Click here to watch the media coverage and spread the word! Healthy minds and healthy bodies are equally important and we are grateful to BronxNet for capturing our work in action at St. James Park on August 20. A big […]

On Tuesday, July 16, Literacy in Community held its 10th Annual Reading on the Rails event with resounding success. We were excited and proud to be joined by two News 12 reporters, one with our families in Fordham and one with our families in East New York. Watch the clips and feel the excitement! ‘Reading […]

BY ANNY RUIZ HUAYAMABE NUEVA YORK PUBLISHED 8:05 PM ET JUL. 16, 2024 Un grupo de familias neoyorquinas transformó un viaje en el metro en una experiencia educativa.  Con canciones infantiles y libros en mano, abordaron el tren A en la calle 207, con destino al Bajo Manhattan.  “Pues es algo muy bonito porque, o […]

BY SPECTRUM NOTICIAS NY1 NUEVA YORK PUBLISHED 12:00 PM ET JUL. 12, 2023 Animar a los más jóvenes a leer en cualquier lugar y en cualquier momento. Esto es lo que trata de fomentar una iniciativa como parte de la Semana Nacional del Aprendizaje de Verano. Cantando canciones infantiles y leyendo un libro sobre el […]

On Monday, May 20, Literacy in Community’s (LINC) Chief Program Officer Laura Walsh joins children’s author Susie Jaramillo for an interview with literacy expert and CUNY professor Dr. Linda Hirsch on EdCast, a program created by educators to explore today’s most pressing education issues.  Dr. Hirsch reached out to LINC when she learned about LINC’s […]

Start early….education begins at birth! Shout it to the world and build a movement! Literacy in Community (LINC) is proud to present our latest public service announcement starring PIX 11’s Emmy Award-winning anchor Dan Mannarino. We are grateful to our corporate partner PIX 11 for creating this extraordinary PSA and for being a staunch supporter […]

Programa donde los padres leen en voz alta a sus hijos By Spectrum Noticias NY1 Nueva York PUBLISHED 11:30 AM ET Feb. 16, 2024 “Mañana leemos otra vez…” Fomentar la lectura a temprana edad en su pequeña Grace de dos años, es la labor de una pareja de padres. “Es algo muy bonito porque creas […]

“Reading is absolutely power,” Antwan Lewis began the interview on FOX5’s Good Day Street Talk! Yes, indeed it is, and LINC’s Director of Family & Community Engagement, Anastasia Gladden reminded viewers that “reading is everywhere” and explained how LINC mobilizes parents and communities to use each and every opportunity they can to read to their […]

Uptown Subway Stops Included In Reading Program That Ends At One World The 168th Street and Dyckman Street stations will be departure points next week for a Reading on the Rails program for families. Gus Saltonstall, Patch Staff WASHINGTON HEIGHTS, NY — Two subway stations in Washington Heights will be departure points next week for […]

On Friday, March 24th, Literacy Inc. (LINC) partnered Cayuga Centers, a non-profit human services agency, and Manhattan’s Borough President Mark Levine to host a book reading for minors in Cayuga’s Transitional Foster Care Program. The event was attended by a group of minors in the UC-TFC program ages 5 to 11 years old and by […]

This past weekend for the first time in over three years, Celebrate Mexico Now resumed their in-person festival with Literacy Inc. at the forefront of this ground-breaking event. We held free programs for families on Saturday in Washington Heights and Sunday in East Harlem, themed QUETZALCOATL: Aztec Tales, Legends, and Music, and they were a […]

It’s finally summer – the grass is greener, the flowers are blooming and people are smiling from ear to ear. It’s no surprise that one of LINC’s Very Involved Parents (VIPs) is creating brighter days for her community. LINC VIP Elizabeth Figueroa, a community activist in East New York, Brooklyn has been working incalculable hours […]

Inspired by our live coverage of Diversity Through Literacy on Pix11 on Thursday, July 7 News Anchor Victor Javier Solano of WXTV Univsion* requested an interview with Literacy Inc. in order to share LINC’s resources with his viewers. On Friday, July 8, Victor conducted an interview with LINC’s Senior Director of Family and Community Mobilization, […]

Campaign aims to promote early literacy and foster diverse representation in children’s literature NEW YORK, NY, July 1, 2021– Fidelis Care, a New York State health plan, and Literacy Inc. (LINC), a non-profit organization whose mission is to equip New York City families with foundational literacy skills, today announced its second year of the Diversity […]

Literacy Inc.’s Family Engagement Specialist, dedicated literacy advocate and mother, Alma Canete, shared LINC’s work live on Levantate NY* earlier this week. We at LINC could not be more proud of her. Alma spoke at length on how LINC expanded its outreach during the pandemic to online programs, and described how it uniquely empowers generations […]

April showers bring May flowers and LINC’s East Harlem community has been blossoming books! We are passionate about spreading a love of reading and the message is loud and clear–-see us in action, live on Pix 11 News. On Saturday, April 23, LINC welcomed springtime with a festive reading event at Franklin Plaza in East […]

We are so grateful to literacy champions like our very own Gladys Gomez! Gladys joined Bronx Community Board 7’s education committee’s first meeting to advocate for the Bronx’s earliest readers and was featured in the Norwood News. As a former Very Involved Parent (VIP), Gladys instructed the committee on the transformative power of the VIP […]

#TacoBoutBooks LINC PARTNERS WITH ADAM RUBIN, #1 BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF Dragons Love Tacos, PENGUIN, and Council Member Diana Ayala There were giggles and squeals as a taco eating dragon helped LINC staff distribute books and resource materials at three New York City public housing locations. Both part of LINC’s programming to support parents in high […]

On Sunday, February 2, 2020 LINC staff and families woke up bright and early to watch our Inwood Community Manager, Sorelys Izarry, talk about the importance of LINC’s mission and programs on live TV. Univision, the country’s largest provider of Spanish-language content, is a trusted communication network among the Latino community. We are proud to […]

On Wednesday, July 7, a Fidelisaurus, the Fidelis Care health plan dinosaur mascot, was seen distributing free books at NYCHA’s Marble Hill and Dyckman Houses – home to more than 4,400 New Yorkers! LINC’s community partner, Pix11 captured the joy and excitement as little readers lined up to choose two books and shake hands with […]

On Saturday, February 12, LINC spread the love of reading to dozens of children in East Harlem during our Valentine’s Day program at Franklin Plaza. This lively heart-filled program included a combination of free books for families, crafts, goodies and surprise guest readers, Councilmember Diana Ayala and Pix11 reporter, Magee Hickey. With eyes and ears […]