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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

From October 9-11, LINC’s Chief Program Officer, Laura Walsh and Neighborhood Manager for Upper Manhattan, Alma Canete were proud to participate in the National Family Engagement Summit in Savannah, GA.  The conference was a tremendous opportunity for Laura and Alma to share LINCs innovative community literacy model on a national stage. It’s no surprise that […]

Attention all readers, everywhere! October is City’s First Readers (CFR) Month and that means it is time for the world’s largest shared literacy experience of the year!  On Thursday, October 24, 2024, City’s First Readers will celebrate Read for the Record at the Brooklyn Children’s Museum.  Founded by Jumpstart, one of CFR’s 17 partners, Read for the Record is […]

As we embrace Hispanic Heritage Month at LINC, we reflect on the rich tapestry of cultures, traditions, and contributions that shape our communities through reading. LINC staff conducted a special virtual bilingual program on September 25 centered around the award winning children’s picture book Where Are You From? by Yamile Saied Méndez.   Where Are You From? is […]

On Thursday, September 19, City’s First Readers and Human Care NY are collaborating to celebrate Dads Take Your Child to School Day at P.S.189 M in Washington Heights.  Dads Take Your Child to School Day started in 2007 and it commemorates the power of a father figure’s presence in their child’s education journey. Recognizing this […]

Literacy in Community (LINC) is proud to announce that we are an official charity partner for the 2024 TCS New York City Marathon! Our team will join runners from around the globe on Sunday, November 3rd to experience a thrilling 26.2-mile journey through the five boroughs of New York City. Please join us in supporting them […]

Learning to read is hard work. One might say it requires a collaboration between various senses and body systems – visual, auditory, and memory. This month a collaboration between The Healthcare Education Project and City’s First Readers will bring a host of literacy and health resources to families in three boroughs.* This collaboration is a strategic effort to […]

Congratulations to LINC’s latest Very Involved Parent (VIP) Academy graduates! This spring, over 75 dedicated caregivers took their literary commitment to a new level.  LINC’s Very Involved Parent (VIP) Academy trains parents to become literacy advocates in their neighborhoods. Graduates are equipped to deliver community reading programs, spread LINC’s mission, and promote positive reading habits […]

On Thursday, July 18, LINC’s Content and Delivery Specialists, Evelyn Cabreja and Allie Zambito shared their best practices for Engaging Families as Partners in Learning and Development at the virtual Lillio* Back to School Summit. Evelyn and Allie joined panelists: Tirusha Dave of Ellie’s Academy and Dr. Kenneth Kunz, educator, coach, and author of Bienvenidos Book […]

On Wednesday, July 17, LINC’s Professional Advisory Council (PAC) hosted their first Literacy Lounge with guest author Susie Luo. Our PAC developed the Literacy Lounge as an opportunity for individuals to connect with fellow book lovers, enjoy light refreshments, and support New York’s littlest readers. All the proceeds from the event will go directly to […]