November 5, 2025 at 8:26:42 PM
Announcing the Latest in LINC Technology: Our Very Own App!
Traducción al español aquí As part of LINC, you belong to a growing community of people deeply committed to your success, and now our literacy programs are more accessible than ever! LINC’s app is officially live and here to help you and your family on a journey to reading readiness. The colorful and playful graphic elements reflect the LINC brand and make the app easy to use and engaging. From storytime to parent workshops, find family-friendly programs for you and your little one, explore...
October 27, 2025 at 11:48:18 PM
Guest Author Nettie Atkinson Shares Sweet Treats for LINC’s Read for the Record 20th Anniversary Celebration
On Wednesday, October 29, Literacy in Community (LINC) families will gather virtually to celebrate one of our favorite reading holidays, Jumpstart’s Read for the Record , in our own unique, sweet way. LINC's online program, The Chocolate Seed: Learning to Grow features guest author, Nettie Atkisson , a chocolate educator, a photographer, and an avid literacy advocate . Nettie is the a uthor of The Chocolate Seed , the chosen book for this program, and Boba and Butter’s Chocolate Adventure...
October 22, 2025 at 7:42:02 PM
Ready, Set, Go! Join LINC in the NYC Marathon Cheer Zone on Sunday, November 2
On Sunday, November 2, Team LINC will join thousands of athletes for the 54th 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 Official Charity Cheer Zone, in one of our very own communities, East Harlem as we shower our team with love and gratitude! Look for the LINC logo at 1st Avenue & 120th Street between 11:15am-2:15pm. This is LINC’s third year as an...
October 14, 2025 at 6:41:57 PM
Press Release: City’s First Readers and RISE x Penguin Workshop Celebrate Community with a Fall Reading Festival at the Brooklyn Children’s Museum
On Friday, October 10, families from the five boroughs celebrated community during City’s First Readers (CFR) and RISE x Penguin Workshop’s Fall Reading Festival at the Brooklyn Children’s Museum...
October 8, 2025 at 1:54:32 PM
You're Invited! LINC's Professional Advisory Council to Host Books & Brews at Continental Bar on November 19
It's that time of year again! Meet us in Manhattan and grab a glass! On Wednesday, November 19, from 6:00pm - 8:00pm, Literacy in Community's Professional Advisory Council (PAC) will host its annual Books & Brews Fundraiser at the Continental Bar and Lounge downtown . Raise a glass to little readers across New York City and bring a book of your own to swap during the evening! We are thrilled to host this crowd-pleaser at a new location, Continental Bar and Lounge is located at 82 Beaver...
September 15, 2025 at 7:12:21 PM
City's First Readers Will Celebrate RISE's Fifth Birthday at a Free Fall Reading Festival on Friday, October 10!
Get ready for a magical day of books, bonding, and big smiles! Families with little ones from birth through age 5 are invited to join...
November 2, 2025 at 9:51:46 PM
Team LINC Highlights the Transformative Power of Reading and Running in the 2025 NYC Marathon
Hats off to LINC's 2025 NYC Marathon Team: Ashley, Tim, Yaneli, Leemen, and Scott! 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 reading and running, and we could not be prouder. Congratulations to our entire team for helping to bring the joy and power of reading to New York City’s...
October 23, 2025 at 6:37:10 PM
Making Collective Impact: Upper Manhattan Early Childhood Connect (UMECC) Takes Off
Upper Manhattan Childhood Connect (UMECC) has had an exciting summer and early fall! Thanks to the incredible collaboration with Literacy in Community's (LINC) FACE team, frequent community presence, our CBO partners, and clinical partners at NYP, we have seen considerable growth in our engagement with families over the past few months. Compared to FY25, on average, our Ambassadors are supporting three times the number of families each month this fiscal year. We held our first UMECC/CHALK Jr...
October 17, 2025 at 1:22:24 PM
Leading Literacy Summit: Turning Research into Results for Every Student
Literacy in Community (LINC) works in partnership with local community-based organizations and other early literacy program providers to serve New York City’s families and children from birth through five with quality literacy programming. Collaboration is baked into our mission and our methods of mobilizing communities around early literacy. On Wednesday, October 15, LINC’s Chief Program Officer, Laura Walsh, and Senior Director of Early Literacy, Josh Barocas, were pleased to attend the...
October 10, 2025 at 1:29:58 AM
Empowering Early Childhood Professionals through Community at the Zero to Three Learn Conference
From October 8-9, 2025, LINC's Chief Program Officer, Laura Walsh and Senior Director of Early Literacy, Josh Barocas joined other early...
September 19, 2025 at 1:17:46 PM
McDonald's New York Metro Owners Association Honors Susie Jaramillo with Premios Héro Award
Congratulations to beloved author, LINC champion, and Canticos co-founder Susie Jaramillo on being honored with the McDonald's Metro...
September 9, 2025 at 2:36:02 PM
Read about LINC in the "Bronx Times" and "Riverdale Press" Celebrating 7-Day Library Service at the Kingsbridge Public Library with Council Member Eric Dinowitz
On Sunday, September 7, Council Member Eric Dinowitz hosted a community celebration outside the NYPL’s Kingsbridge Library to mark the...