This winter, LINC once again had the pleasure of training 14 passionate parents and guardians who are committed to promoting early literacy. These highly-committed individuals are known as LINC’s Very Involved Parents (VIPs)*. They are literacy advocates that make LINC’s work possible, serving in their communities as beacons of possibility and leadership. They promote the […]

On Wednesday, February 2, LINC joined readers around the globe to commemorate one of our favorite days of the year, World Read Aloud Day. This year, LINC families read two inspiring stories: I Want to Be a Reader by Mark Powers and This Is My Book by Mark Pett. These two stories combined to encourage […]

Move over Santa: East Harlem families welcome LINC D.E.E.R. to the neighborhood! December’s animal month is a DEER which means Drop Everything and Enjoy Reading at LINC. On Saturday, December 11 at 1:00pm, LINC held its highly anticipated inaugural read aloud program in East Harlem! Located at Franklin Plaza on First Avenue, this holiday book […]

Literacy, Inc. (LINC) was honored to be one of eight partner organizations selected as a host site during the NY Civic Corps 2022 MLK Day of Service. Thirteen Civic Corps members chose to dedicate their service time to LINC and joined us for a 4-hour program on Monday, January 17th. In an effort to continue […]

LINC’s mission is made possible in large part by literacy advocates we call VIPs. These very important people are LINC’s Very Involved Parents (VIPs).* They are volunteers and actively engaged leaders in their communities and we could not do our work without them! VIPs seek out new opportunities to inspire their own children and the […]

On Saturday, December 11, 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 […]

When it’s time to celebrate, LINC knows the way. We can all come together, no matter the day. During the holiday season when schools are closed, it is critical for children to continue reading and LINC is here to help. LINC staff make sure that families have access to stories and learning opportunities where they […]

To celebrate their Season of Giving, ViacomCBS employees were invited to record virtual read alouds for LINC families to enjoy over their holiday break. As the pandemic continues to shine a light on the need for increased social-emotional support for children, LINC created “For our littlest NYers with love” to demonstrate to all children that […]

“It’s so wonderful when you can read. It’s like all the worlds in the world are yours. Everything is yours…you can read about everything! ”― Mimi Levin Lieber Reading is the skill that makes everything possible. As we celebrate the holiday season and remember all that we have learned reading with you this year, we […]

On Thursday, December 9, 2021, LINC staff were proud to participate in a virtual Literacy Summit hosted by the New York City Department of Education (DOE), in collaboration with Advocates for Children of New York and the ARISE Coalition. This Literacy Summit brought together diverse stakeholders, both within and outside the DOE, to strengthen their […]

As New York City communities emerge from the pandemic, early childhood learning loss is an ever-increasing threat, and LINC’s literacy work is needed now more than ever before. What consequences are on the horizon if this need is not met? Illiteracy helps to sustain a cycle of systemic poverty that plagues communities across the city […]

On Tuesday November 30, the LINC Professional Advisory Council (PAC) hosted another riveting virtual Trivia Night to benefit LINC and in recognition of Giving (Taco) Tuesday. Participants answered questions on pop culture, sports, and of course, books! They eagerly engaged in the smart and fun game raising $1000 for LINC families by the end of […]

On Thursday December 2, New York Times best-selling author Adam Rubin joined LINC and our partner, the Bronx Library Center online for a bilingual reading of his book, “Dragons Love Tacos.” In advance of the program, LINC staff safely distributed copies of the book and the materials needed to participate in the online activities in […]

It’s that time of year again! #tacoboutbooks is Literacy, Inc’s (LINC) seasonal celebration of reading, gratitude, and, yes, tacos. On Monday, November 22nd, with the help of New York Times best-selling author Adam Rubin and his taco-loving dragon friend, children at PS 189 in Washington Heights were treated to a live read aloud of Dragons […]

Learning about Native and Indigenous culture is an opportunity for our children to understand the true history of our country and debunk common stereotypes about Native American Peoples. Start at home by talking about the land we all live on, the issues facing Indigenous populations today (like access to clean water) and by reading these […]

It is with great pleasure that LINC welcomes a new Chief Program Officer, Laura Walsh, to lead the development and implementation of our community-based early learning programs. With her background and expertise, Laura will manage the effectiveness of the content and delivery, parent engagement, parent leadership, and community engagement teams as LINC continues to accelerate […]

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the loss of our beloved founder Mimi Levin Lieber, a lifelong education justice and children’s advocate. She started Literacy Inc. twenty five years ago to make literacy a right of all children. Mimi worked with us to fight for universal literacy until her last breath. Her passion […]

LINC’s founder, Mimi Levin Lieber, recently passed away at the age of 93. Her life was long and her accomplishments, many. Mimi’s conviction that literacy is essential to democracy was a fundamental reason she started LINC. She understood that the ability to read was necessary not only for individuals to succeed but for our democracy […]

LINC warmly welcomes Pat Mitchell to our Board of Directors! Pat graduated from the Fashion Institute of Technology and went on to earn a Bachelor’s degree in Sociology from the State University of New York at Albany in 1987. She earned her Master’s Degree in Elementary Education from City College and her professional degree in […]

In the community and online, LINC connects families to critical learning activities and helps children access literacy programs that meet their individual needs. Our collective impact programs like the Reads Initiative combine the power of 11 early literacy organizations across three New York City communities, an effort that requires strong focus and leadership abilities. We […]