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...
August 28, 2025 at 4:28:04 PM
LINC in the Media: Poe Park Reading Celebration Featured in Noticia Nueva York
Cerrando la brecha de alfabetización infantil latina: Literacy Inc. impulsa la lectura en la comunidad Por: Anny Ruiz Huayamabe Durante...
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...
September 2, 2025 at 6:13:38 PM
Media Advisory: Council Member Eric Dinowitz to Lead Press Conference for the Launch of Sunday Service at the Kingsbridge Library on September 7
“The Kingsbridge Library opening on Sundays is more than just expanded hours; it’s an open door to literacy and community. Families now...
August 20, 2025 at 8:57:06 PM
Expanding the Promise of NYC Reads: The Early Literacy Design Sprint Takes Shape
LINC is proud to play a key role in shaping the future of early literacy in New York City. Working alongside the Center for Public...