LINC in the News
Read about what’s happening at LINC and with our families, both in the news and through blog posts written by our team.
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City’s First Readers to Present Landmark Early Literacy Research at the 97th Annual Pediatric Academic Societies (PAS) Meeting
City’s First Readers (CFR), a New York City Council funded initiative comprised of 17 nonprofit organizations to foster the literacy development of children birth through five, is proud to announce that their latest research into the population-level impact of integrated early literacy programs has been selected for an oral presentation at the 97th annual Pediatric…
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Celebrate Literacy in Community at LINC’s Spring Gala on May 16
Stay Connected with Us! • Sign up for our monthly e-newsletter at www.lincnyc.org/blog. • Follow us on social media – interact with and share our posts and eblasts! Facebook: @literacyinc Instagram: @lincnyc LinkedIn: Literacy Inc. Twitter: @linc_nyc • Join us at a virtual celebration with our families: www.lincnyc.org/onlineprograms. • Become a monthly donor: www.lincnyc.org/donate.
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Mimi Made History! Happy Birthday to Our Founder, Mimi Levin Lieber!
Today, March 22, would have been the 95th birthday of Mimi Levin Lieber. LINC is proud to remember this extraordinary woman who had the vision and the energy to start Literacy Inc. (LINC) after a successful professional career as a consumer attitude consultant and fifteen years of public service as a member of the New […]
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LINC in the News: Learning Through Mexican Music and Storytelling
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 […]
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Shout it to the World: LINC VIP Blossoms in Brooklyn
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 […]
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Literacy Inc. Welcomes Four New Staff Members!
It’s a new year and LINC is thrilled to welcome four new staff members! Each of them brings a unique background, skills, and set of experiences that will take our mission to new heights in 2023, and we could not be happier! Please join us in welcoming: Deon Daniels, Family Engagement Specialist Deon Daniels, one […]
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LINC Celebrates the Creation of The Mayor’s Office of Child Care and Early Childhood Education
New York, NY 2/10/2023 Literacy Inc. (LINC) is filled with hope for our children and our city today with Mayor Adams’ announcement of the creation of the first-ever Mayor’s Office of Child Care and Early Childhood Education, under Dr. Michelle Paige. This is an agency that many of us in the fight for education justice […]
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Senators Schumer and Gillibrand Secure Early Literacy Funding
LINC is proud to announce that Senator Chuck Schumer and Senator Kirsten Gillibrand championed and secured $800,000 in support of LINC’s Community Literacy Model as part of the federal budget President Biden signed into law on December 29, 2022. We celebrate the US Senate’s prioritization of children and its recognition of the critical role literacy […]
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Reads Initiative Parent Focus Group
Sign-up for our Get-Together Conversation with Parents! The Reads Initiative would love to hear from parents and families! Sign-up for one in-person or online group get-together with parents/families from your neighborhood of East Harlem, East New York, or South Jamaica for February or March 2023. The goal is to learn about your family’s experiences with […]
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Spreading the Word: CFR Week is Back: January 16-20
Four times a year, the 17 organizations that comprise City’s First Readers (CFR) celebrate CFR Week by promoting early literacy in their communities. The first CFR week of the new year is taking place from January 16-20, 2023. As part of this new campaign, the partners will distribute packets containing: • A welcome letter and […]
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Save the Date! LINC’s Spring Gala is May 16
Join us for an inspiring evening as we Celebrate Literacy in Community. We are excited to gather to recognize LINC and the extraordinary accomplishments of our children, parents, and honorees. Literacy is essential to our economy, to our democracy, and to building a more equitable society. Since 1996, Literacy Inc. (LINC) has worked to improve […]
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A Special Thank You from Our Readers to Our Donors
Literacy Inc. is proud and excited to announce three winners in our children’s “Thank You” Card Drawing Contest: one from Inwood, one from South Jamaica, and one from Kingsbridge! Each family will be awarded a $50 gift card and a free book. And, we would like to say “thank you” to all of the little […]
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It’s All About Family Connection: LINC Partners with MoneyGram/Visa to Bring Families Closer
Literacy Inc. (LINC) is thrilled to announce a new partnership with sponsors, MoneyGram/Visa, to help them promote a fast, safe, and convenient way to transfer funds to loved ones around the world. When you send funds with MoneyGram and use the Visa Debit Card Deposit receive option, MoneyGram will move your money through Visa’s global […]
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Warm Wishes for a Holiday Season Filled with Love, Books, and Community!
As we reflect on this year, we are grateful for all that we have accomplished together. We read in community, completed and graduated from workshops, met authors, and distributed more than 12,625 children’s books across New York City. Together, we fell in love with new titles, developed new friendships, and in community, discovered again and […]
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Winter Friends Visit Little Readers in South Jamaica, Queens
On Saturday, December 10, the South Jamaica Reads Initiative (SJQ) spread a whole lot of cheer, along with the joy of reading at the annual Holidays on the Avenue festival in South Jamaica, Queens. This tradition, started by Cultural Collaborative Jamaica (CCJ) in 1995, was back by popular demand with well over 350 children in […]
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Reading is Magic: Give the Gift of Literacy
When basic needs go unfulfilled, our fellow citizens – particularly children – are left vulnerable. But a child’s well-being goes far beyond whether they are adequately clothed, fed, and housed. During this season of giving, what are the essentials that may be overlooked, and what can you do to help? Literacy is Essential When children […]
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Honoring LINC’s Latest VIPs in South Jamaica, Queens
On Friday, December 9, Literacy Inc. (LINC) celebrated our latest group of Very Involved Parents (VIPs) at Sangria Tapas Bar & Restaurant in South Jamaica, Queens. It was as festive and tasty as it sounds and families sparkled all around. These proud parents and caregivers are the latest graduates of LINC’s VIP Academy who completed […]
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Giving Tuesday and Gifts for Little Readers
Happy Giving Tuesday! Today is the day! Literacy Inc. is proud to participate in the decade old global generosity movement, Giving Tuesday. Giving Tuesday was created in 2012 as a day that encourages people to do good and has inspired hundreds of millions of people to give, collaborate, and celebrate generosity all around the world. […]
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What Does a Child’s Gratitude Look Like? LINC Families Enter to Draw and Win a $50 Amazon Gift Card
For many of us, watching the activities and crafts that the children create at our programs is one of our favorite parts of the job. Seeing a child’s excitement for reading translated to the page always lifts our spirits and reaffirms the importance of the work we do. Do you have a photo or drawing […]
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Giving Tuesday is November 29: Books and Brews is Back!
The LINC Professional Advisory Council (PAC) will once again host LINC supporters at the Brooklyn Brewery for a celebration of literacy and libations this GivingTuesday, November 29. Raise Funds for Little Readers! Tuesday, November 29th Brooklyn Brewery – 79 N 11th St, Brooklyn, NY 11249 7:00pm – 10:00pm All tickets levels include an open bar […]
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Celebrate Mexico Now Festival Comes to East Harlem & Washington Heights
QUETZALCOATL: Aztec Tales, Legends, and Music The presence and positive impact of residents of Mexican heritage is very much felt across New York City today with thriving businesses, restaurants, and artistic expression. On November 19 and 20, Literacy, INC (LINC) will celebrate Mexican culture in East Harlem and Washington Heights with free programs for families […]
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Our Communities Gather to Dream Big for the Latest Global Read for the Record Event
On a crisp and sunny Saturday morning, Literacy Inc. (LINC), the New York City Reads Initiative, and City’s First Readers families joined the rest of the world in celebrating the annual global holiday, Read for the Record. On October 29, 2022, over 100 families came together online while many others gathered in-person at watch parties […]
