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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LINC Applauds Governor Hochul and Mayor Mamdani for Historic Universal Childcare Commitment—Calls for Early Literacy to Be Built in From Day One
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NEW YORK, NY — Literacy in Community (LINC) applauds Governor Kathy Hochul’s announcement advancing New York State toward universal childcare and celebrates Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s leadership in moving New York City closer to delivering on this long-standing promise to families. Together, these commitments represent one of the most significant investments in children, families,…
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Watch LINC’s Director of Family & Community Engagement on FOX5’s Good Day Street Talk
“Reading is absolutely power,” Antwan Lewis began the interview on FOX5’s Good Day Street Talk! Yes, indeed it is, and LINC’s Director of Family & Community Engagement, Anastasia Gladden reminded viewers that “reading is everywhere” and explained how LINC mobilizes parents and communities to use each and every opportunity they can to read to their […]
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Building a Movement: LINC Welcomes Our Newest Team Members!
2021 has been a year of tremendous growth and transformation for LINC and we are proud to announce a number of new staff. As we embark on our 25th anniversary, we prepare ourselves to support even more families and we are grateful to have these new staff members join us in our efforts. They are […]
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All Aboard! NYC Reads Presents Your Ticket to a Year of Reading Adventures
All aboard! Step in and stand clear of the closing doors! Hot off the press is Beyond the Book: Books, Activities, & Fun–NYC Reads’ calendar booklet and your ticket to a year of brand new reading adventures. Each month from July 2023 until June 2024, NYC Reads shines a spotlight on a captivating book that […]
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Open Streets East Harlem Adds LINC to Their Summer Line Up
Check it out! LINC is partnering with Uptown Grand Central in East Harlem and was featured in a recent article of the Patch. EAST HARLEM, NY — A two-block stretch in East Harlem known as “Restaurant Row” has a full slate of activities throughout the summer. The Open Streets section on 100th and 101st and […]
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Reading their Way to New Heights: Reading on the Rails Program Reaches Families All Over NYC
Literacy Inc. (LINC), programs invite families with children five and younger to experience the joy of reading and promote the idea of “reading everywhere.” Yesterday, thanks to powerful collaborations with One World Observatory and Penguin Random House/Penguin Young Readers plus support from the Metropolitan Transit Authority, LINC families participated in a very special event, Reading […]
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MEDIA ADVISORY – Reading on the Rails: Cities, Skylines and Subways – July 11
Literacy Inc. (LINC), an award-winning early literacy non-profit and One World Observatory, a renowned attraction with panoramic views of New York City, present Reading on the Rails: Cities, Skylines and Subways, a reading program and literary adventure in celebration of National Summer Learning Week (July 10-14)! National Summer Learning Week elevates the importance of keeping […]
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LINC in the Local News: The Washington Heights-Inwood Patch Elevates Reading on the Rails!
Uptown Subway Stops Included In Reading Program That Ends At One World The 168th Street and Dyckman Street stations will be departure points next week for a Reading on the Rails program for families. Gus Saltonstall, Patch Staff WASHINGTON HEIGHTS, NY — Two subway stations in Washington Heights will be departure points next week for […]
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Growing Little Readers in the Garden: LINC Partners with Wave Hill
Reading Everywhere includes many special places, both inside and outside the home, and what better environment to grow little readers than a garden! LINC has partnered with a number of green spaces in the five boroughs throughout the years and is thrilled to present a series of programs this summer with our partners at Wave […]
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LINC Launches 2022 Annual Report: We Are Literacy in Community
It is with great pleasure and excitement that LINC launches its 2022 annual report, reflecting on another year of leading the work we call “Literacy in Community.” LINC’s 2022 annual report describes passionate people doing the hard work of helping children be ready to read. Our people, whether staff or Very Involved Parents, ensure reading […]
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A New Class of LINC Very Involved Parents is Leading the Charge to Raise Resilient Readers
On June 16, 2023, we welcomed to the LINC community the newest graduates of our Very Involved Parents (VIP) program. 22 parents, caretakers, and role models joined our network of VIPs bringing the power of early literacy to their homes and neighborhoods. Designed as a four-part workshop series, the VIP program equips participants with knowledge […]
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LINC Recognizes Juneteenth: A Day of Action and Reflection
LINC recognizes Juneteenth – a day to celebrate African American’s contributions and reflect on the systemic injustices that are still rampant in our society today. Juneteenth marks the date, June 19, 1865, when approximately 250,000 Black enslaved people in Texas learned they had been liberated, released from bondage, nearly two and half long years after […]
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Many Thanks to LINC’s 2023 Spring Gala Supporters!
Wow, what a night! Thank you to everyone who made LINC’s 2023 Spring Gala a huge success! We were joined by friends, colleagues, and supporters old and new to celebrate LINC Board member Jacqueline Kaiko and present the Mimi Levin Lieber Legacy Award to Diane Katzin and Richard Kurnit. A special thanks goes out to […]
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Thank You and Love to ALL of the LINC Mothers!
On this special day, we want to express our deepest gratitude for the remarkable mothers among us. Your unwavering strength, compassion, and dedication inspire us all. Your ability to balance the demands of motherhood and work is nothing short of extraordinary. As you continue to nurture and guide your children, both at home and within […]
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LINC Stands Proudly with Speaker Adrienne Adams to Champion Early Childhood Education
LINC is proud to stand with Speaker Adrienne Adams and many other early literacy advocates in championing the need to address critical shortcomings in New York City’s early childhood education system. Applications for 3-K increased by over 20% this year, and we cannot afford to disinvest from our children’s futures. Yesterday our Executive Director Shari […]
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Mirrors and Magical Moments: Adventures in Diversity Through Literacy
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Reading Begins with Hearing: Literacy Inc. Workshops are in Full Swing this Spring
On Tuesday, March 21, LINC’s content and delivery team successfully presented Reading Begins with Hearing, the third session of LINC’s Learn N’ Play Workshops series for 4-5 year olds at PS89 in East New York, Brooklyn. These workshops are bilingual, given in both Spanish and English are met with enthusiasm from local children, like Dylan […]
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Roaring to Read at the Baisley Park Library with Special Guest Dennis M. Walcott
On Saturday, April 29, over 50 families gathered at the Baisley Park Library in South Jamaica for a unique opportunity to read and roar like a dinosaur! That afternoon, NYCReads, the Queens Public Library, and the Lewis Latimer House Museum partnered to present A Spring STEAM Celebration and Dino Egg Hunt with special guest reader, […]
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Little New Yorkers Dive into Reading with Blue Ocean Bob and Author Brooks Olbrys
New York, NY March 24, 2023 – The New York City Reads Initiative, a collaboration of 11 organizations working together in East Harlem, East New York, and South Jamaica to improve outcomes for the children in their neighborhoods, and Brooks Olbrys, author of the children’s book series, The Adventures of Blue Ocean Bob, a picture […]
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Remembering a Literacy Advocate and a Grandpa Who Loved to Read
On April 6, LINC lost a true literacy advocate and role model for our families, Herman Pereira. Mr. Pereira was a pastor, a beloved member of the South Jamaica community, and a beacon for those who followed him both here in the United States and in his home country Guyana. As the father of LINC’s […]
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Diversity Through Literacy Takes The Bronx and Staten Island by Storm
It may have rained all weekend in New York City, but inside it was warm and cozy, and LINC families were thrilled to cuddle up with a new book. This past Saturday, April 29, LINC’s Diversity Through Literacy campaign took The Bronx and Staten Island by storm with guest authors and free books for children […]
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Igniting the Spark: Diversity Through Literacy Campaign Launches on Día de los Niños
It’s electric! LINC’s Diversity Through Literacy campaign has begun and the circuits are running! On Wednesday, April 26, children’s book author and illustrator, and LINC board member, Tracy Dockray lit up the room as she read Bright Dreams: The Brilliant Inventions of Nikola Tesla, her very own work, to over 50 online participants! The bilingual […]