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 […]

It is with great pleasure that LINC welcomes a new Director of Development, Katie Gardner-Boehm to lead our fundraising efforts during this significant moment in LINC’s history–our 25th anniversary. Katie Gardner-Boehm (she/her) is a former educator and experienced fundraiser. Her years in the classroom fuel her dedication to respecting and empowering children, and fostering healthy […]

(Left) VIP Rosa Lassalle led our parent workshop on graphic design. (Right) An example design from our workshop. LINC’s Very Involved Parents (VIPs) form the core of our literacy justice movement as leaders and education advocates and we are committed to training them with the tools they need to transform their communities. That includes ongoing […]

At LINC we celebrate culture through reading every day and this year on September 28 we partnered with the SBH Health System WIC to honor Hispanic Heritage Month with a special virtual program centered around hope. Our bilingual program Esperanza: A Celebration of Hispanic Heritage and Hope blended literacy, music and culture into a delightful […]

On Wednesday, September 8, LINC parents and staff came together to honor the newest class of Queens Very Involved Parents (VIPs). The morning was filled with families eating, laughing, catching up, and swapping stories about how LINC has impacted their lives. “I’m really glad that organizations like LINC exist because they have really great ideas […]

On Monday, September 13 LINC welcomed two new Civic Corp members to the team! Gianna McGeough, Corporate and Individual Volunteer Member, and Jonah Adler, Volunteer Communications Member will be serving with LINC for the next ten months. Gianna and Jonah will both be growing our volunteer programs in a myriad of capacities. As an undergraduate […]

With 25 years of experience helping parents throughout New York City raise resilient readers, we at LINC understand that our work does not stop with read-alouds. Our approach helps families build a variety of lifelong skills in order to generate lasting change in their communities. In 2016, the American Psychological Association found that “children’s initial […]

LINC’s Very Involved Parents (VIPs) are at the core of our early literacy model. As advocates for their neighborhoods, VIPs shape the future of the next generation of readers and leaders through shaping their families and communities. By uniting in their shared passion for literacy justice, these parents form a sturdy support network for parents […]

This summer eight wonderful children’s book authors from around the world transported LINC families through our Summer Author Adventures series! Each author inspired us with their unique words of wisdom and reminded us why we read and they write. Join us as we revel in their most meaningful messages as we prepare to go back […]

Even Hurricane Henri can’t stop these cyclists! On Sunday, August 29, 2021, the long awaited TD Five Boro Bike Tour took place despite postponement of the original August 22 date. We missed it last year due to the pandemic and we weren’t going to miss it again! Shout out to Team LINC – Marco Martinez, […]