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 […]

Literacy in Community (LINC) is proud to announce that we have been named an Official Charity Partner for the 2024 TCS New York City Marathon, which takes place Sunday, November 3 and is produced annually by the nonprofit New York Road Runners (NYRR). LINC will be among the record 598 official charity partners providing thousands […]

Whether you “Take the A Train” or a harbor cruise on the Staten Island ferry, you will be in good company on July 16th. That’s the day Literacy in Community (LINC), an award-winning early literacy nonprofit, will hold its 10th annual Reading on the Rails: On the Move event. Presented in partnership with One World […]

READERS & LEADERS What happens when the annual city budget tug-of-war seriously threatens the very programs that the evidence from study after study confirms will improve educational outcomes and help to build a more equitable city? Especially when those reductions in funding affect our youngest children? Little kids can’t speak for themselves. YOU MOBILIZE! Thank […]

On Friday June 7th, LINC was honored to participate in Deloitte Impact Day 2024. Led by Board Member Will Estilo, Deloitte sent 22 volunteers, up to New York Botanical Garden in the Bronx for “Garden Stories in Wonderland”.  Volunteers jumped right in and helped with tasks big and small – from directing families to the Mertz Library […]

We are used to counting steps on our FitBit® devices, but how often do we stop to think about the many steps it takes for a child to learn to read? Just like staying fit, learning to read is hard work and takes a lot of steps.  On Tuesday, June 6th, partner organizations from City’s First […]

What do we want? Early Literacy! When do we want it? NOW! On Thursday morning, June 6, Councilmembers Jennifer Gutiérrez and Shahana Hanif joined the passionate partners of City’s First Readers (CFR)* for a press conference on the steps of City Hall and proudly chanted those words.  The goal was loud and clear as they called for $6.5 million […]

$6.5 million request would expand vital literacy programming for the youngest New Yorkers New York, NY – The partners of the City’s First Readers (CFR) initiative and Council Member Jennifer Gutiérrez will host a rally on City Hall steps calling for $6.5 million in funding to support early childhood literacy programming in the Fiscal 2025 Adopted […]