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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A Note from Shari: Changing the Reading Proficiency Narrative Together
As you may have seen in recent headlines, the results of the 2024 Nation’s Report Card are deeply concerning. The data paints a sobering picture of the state of education in our country, with reading proficiency scores plummeting to levels not seen in decades. It also reveals a stark disparity based on socioeconomic status: just 34% of fourth-graders from the […]
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LINC Named an Official Charity Partner of the 2025 TCS New York City Marathon!
LINC is proud to be an official charity partner of the TCS New York City Marathon for the third year in a row! Our programs run in all five boroughs of NYC – just like the marathon. Run with Team LINC and your steps will fund book distributions and reading programs in high-need neighborhoods across […]
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Advocating for Early Literacy in Albany
Last week, members of the LINC Team donned their tee-shirts and headed to Albany to advocate for the creation of a line item in the state budget dedicated to early literacy. There are millions allocated for adult literacy, but shockingly, there is nothing specific to early childhood literacy. They stood on the Million Dollar staircase, […]
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Together, Always. City’s First Readers (CFR) Stands with You.
Dear City’s First Readers Partners, Staff, and Communities, From our inception, City’s First Readers has been unwavering in our commitment to supporting all families—because every child deserves the opportunity to learn, grow, and thrive. We work hand in hand with caregivers to create environments where young children feel safe, valued, and supported in their development. […]
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“Literacy Without Limits” Panel kicks off Caucus Weekend 2025
This past weekend, advocates for early childhood literacy across the State of New York joined forces in Albany to empower and educate communities of color and bring their bold visions to life at the 54th annual New York State Association of Black and Puerto Rican, Hispanic & Asian Legislators (NYSABPRHAL). LINC was there, actively galvanizing […]
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Starting Strong in 2025: LINC Completes Professional Development Series for Reads Schools & Learning Centers
At Literacy in Community (LINC), we believe in a strong start and we were thrilled to offer a unique professional development opportunity to our Reads colleagues at the beginning of the new year. Reads schools and early learning centers across all three Reads’ neighborhoods: East Harlem, South Jamaica, and East New York were invited to Weaving […]
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LINC Team Gearing Up to Present in the 54th Annual International Bilingual Education Conference
Literacy in Community (LINC) is pleased to announce that two of our team members will be speaking at the 54th Annual International Bilingual Education Conference in Atlanta, GA from February 19-22, 2025. This year’s conference, Multilingualism for a United Global Society is a timely topic. Literacy in Community (LINC) is pleased to announce that LINC’s Director […]
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Literacy Without Limits: A Bold Vision for Early Childhood Education to be Presented at the 54th Annual Legislative Conference on February 15
The literacy crisis in New York demands immediate and bold action, and at LINC we envision a future where literacy knows no limits. On Saturday, February 15, Literacy in Community (LINC) will join the passionate elected officials, business leaders, advocates, and community members who are dedicated to empowering and educating communities of color at the […]
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LINC to Lead Workshop Series on Childhood Trauma & Developmental Impact
Literacy in Community (LINC) is pleased to present a series of three workshops that will provide partners with a deeper understanding of childhood trauma and the developmental impacts on young children. This training will help partners understand risk and protective factors and ways to better support families exposed to traumatic events. These workshops are facilitated […]
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Weaving it all Together: LINC to Facilitate a New Professional Development Opportunity for Reads Schools & Learning Centers
Save the date! This January, Literacy in Community (LINC) will offer a professional development opportunity for those who work in Reads Schools and early learning centers across Reads’ three neighborhoods: East Harlem, South Jamaica, and East New York. It’s called Weaving it all Together: Using the Reading Rope to Drive Joyful Family Engagement in Literacy […]
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LINC & Home Depot are Building Little Learners
The holiday season wouldn’t be complete without a literacy celebration that includes everyone, and in Staten Island, Home Depot is helping LINC build little learners. On Wednesday, December 18, LINC held a winter stories program at P.S. 18 in West Brighton with the generous support of the Home Depot, located at 545 Targee Street. Home Depot […]
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LINC in the Media: PIX 11 Special Celebrating the Holidays
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 […]
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A Literacy Holiday Gift Guide From LINC
Books are an incredible gift – they help us comprehend the world, find our voice, and become active participants in our communities. That’s why, with your support, LINC helps provide books for families to create their own home libraries. And it’s because of donors like you that the LINC team is able to handpick books […]
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Meet Bindiya: A Parent Equipped with the Transformative Gift of Literacy
In February of this year, Bindiya, a mother of four sons in South Jamaica, Queens completed her training to become a LINC Very Involved Parent (VIP). While her sons (ages 7, 5, 3, and 7 months) are what initially motivated her to attend LINC programs beginning in 2022, her journey has led her to become […]
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A Day of Giving and Connecting in Upper Manhattan
On Tuesday, November 19, over 35 families joined Upper Manhattan Early Childhood Connect (UMECC) at the Alianza Dominicana Cultural Center for an afternoon of community building and learning fun. Over a dozen local partner organizations were on hand to educate and provide resources, including Literacy in Community (LINC), City’s First Readers (CFR), the New York Public […]
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Stay Tuned! LINC to be Featured on PIX 11’s “Give Back, Give Thanks” Special with Mr. G. on November 29
LINC recently welcomed two special guests to our Reading Discovery program at the Bronx Library Center, PIX 11’s Weatherman Mr. G. and Assemblymember George Alvarez. This dynamic duo teamed up to do a bilingual read aloud of Gracias/Thanks by Pat Mora filmed by PIX 11’s camera crew for an upcoming holiday special called Give Back, Give […]
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Rising Readers: Building Literacy and Resilience in Latino Youth at SOMOS
On Thursday, November 7, LINC’s Chief Program Officer Laura Walsh and Albania Jimenez, Senior Director of Advocacy and Strategic Initiatives joined thought leaders in education from around the globe at the annual SOMOS Conference in Puerto Rico. LINC’s Chief Program Officer Laura Walsh was thrilled to present on the Rising Readers: Building Literacy and Resilience […]
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Team LINC Highlights the Transformative Power of Reading and Running in the 2024 NYC Marathon
Hats off to LINC’s 2024 NYC Marathon Team: Jessica, Cat, Isabelle, and Inez! They joined runners, spectators, and fans from around the globe for a 26.2-mile journey through the five boroughs of New York City, in the name of early literacy. Our team is building healthier lives and stronger communities through the transformative power of […]
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Press Release: LINC’s Executive Director, Shari Levine, Named One of New York’s Power Players in Education by PoliticsNY!
NEW YORK, NY, October 30, 2024 – Literacy in Community (LINC), an award-winning early literacy nonprofit, is pleased to announce that our Executive Director, Shari Levine, has been named one of New York’s 2024 Power Players in Education by PoliticsNY! PoliticsNY’s Power Players in Education list honors the most dedicated leaders in their field, those […]
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You’re Invited! Join LINC in the NYC Marathon Cheer Zone on November 3
On November 3, Team LINC will join thousands of athletes for the 53rd annual New York City Marathon–a 26.2-mile course through the five boroughs sidelined by crowds of spectators, and we cannot wait to watch them cross the finish line. Join us in the charity cheer zone, in one of our very own communities, East […]
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LINC Builds Caregiver Kits with New Corporate Partner, Harry’s Shave Co.
The LINC team headed downtown on Wednesday, October 23 to partner with Harry’s Shave Co. on an in-office employee engagement activation: assembling Caregiver Kits for our workshop graduates. We began by educating attendees on the literacy crisis, explaining LINC’s Community Literacy Model, and sharing the impact of LINC’s work. Before diving into our packing activity, […]
