“The Kingsbridge Library opening on Sundays is more than just expanded hours; it’s an open door to literacy and community. Families now have more opportunities to read together, explore new stories, and connect with one another. LINC is proud to continue our partnership with the library to make these moments possible because literacy is essential […]

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 Research & Leadership, the NYC Department of Early Education, and Dr. Alan L. Mendelsohn (NYU Grossman School of Medicine, NYC Health + Hospitals, Founding Director and Principal Investigator of PlayReadVIP), […]

Literacy in Community (LINC) is proud to return as an official charity partner for the 2025 TCS New York City Marathon! We’re hard at work helping our team train for an exhilarating 26.2-mile journey through the five boroughs of New York City. Joining seasoned runners from across the world, the LINC squad will undertake this […]

The Conversations We’re Proposing Literacy in Community (LINC) is excited to share that we are in the running to present at SXSW EDU 2026 with three different proposed sessions—and we need your help during the community voting phase to strengthen our chances of being selected. If chosen, these sessions will bring LINC’s community-based literacy vision to an […]

We’re thrilled to share some exciting news — our annual adventure Reading on the Rails was recently featured on BronxNet Today, highlighting our mission to bring books and storytelling directly into the hands of young readers across the city! 📺 Watch Our Segment Now at: https://tinyurl.com/bxnet25 We were honored to have reporters from BronxNet join […]

We did it! On Tuesday, July 22, over 300 Literacy in Community (LINC) families read their way across the five boroughs during LINC’s 11th Annual Reading on the Rails event, showing the world that reading can take place anywhere.  A sea of families in blue t-shirts streamed into Coney Island’s Stillwell Station, coming from almost […]

 ****Media Advisory****    Literacy in Community (LINC) Announces Annual Reading on the Rails Summer Adventure: Sea LINC Read on Tuesday, July 22!  NEW YORK, NY, July 14, 2025 – Whether you “Take the A Train” or a harbor cruise on the Staten Island ferry, you will be in good company on July 22. That’s the day Literacy […]

June 30th marked the conclusion of City’s First Readers’ 10th year serving families across New York City with early literacy programming. It’s been a decade of great impact and momentum for City’s First Readers (CFR) and we are incredibly grateful to the  New York City Council for its ongoing commitment to our collaboration. The dynamic […]

Last week, LINC kicked off one of our Upper Manhattan programs with an inspiring new partner, the Family Enrichment Center of Washington Heights and Inwood (FEC), and once again opened doors to additional resources for families who live in this community.  FEC graciously hosted the event and provided refreshments through their partnership with a local staple, […]

We invite you to join a Design Sprint focused on advancing literacy coherence in early childhood care settings—from birth to kindergarten—all in service of ensuring a fully literate school-age population in NYC. We will have multiple sessions, both in-person and virtual, and invite you to pick the date which works best for you. Our Goal: All School-Aged Children […]

On June 3, Assemblymembers Amanda Septimo and Karines Reyes joined the Puerto Rican Hispanic Task Force, elected officials, community leaders, and representatives from various Latino-serving organizations, all of whom comprise Latinos United for Change (LUCHA) to announce an historic $30 million in the state budget awarded to support New York’s Latino Community.  Literacy in Community’s […]

If there’s one thing LINC does best, it’s building meaningful, lasting relationships. One of them started 27 years ago with Debora Mulrain, an employee, a friend, a mentor, a colleague, a visionary, an all around extraordinary woman, who was hand picked by our founder Mimi Levin Lieber.  Debora Mulrain, a parent of five herself, started […]

On May 16, LINC hosted a heartfelt and vibrant celebration of our Very Involved Parents (VIPs) at the In Full Bloom event, honoring their growth, leadership, and continued impact in the community. The event brought together 26 dedicated VIP alumni—some of whom have been part of the LINC family for over 10–15 years—highlighting the long-standing […]

Gotham Hall was filled with good cheer and generosity last night at our Spring Gala! A big thanks to everyone who made the evening a huge success. Champion for Children Award winner Susie Jaramillo of Encantos talked about the importance of creating spaces for literacy in community. Featured speaker Yaretzi Canete shared how her early years in […]

Event will be held at Gotham Hall on Monday, May 19 NEW YORK, NY, May 9, 2025– Literacy in Community (LINC) will be sending a message that investment in early literacy is crucial and that diversity in children’s literature matters at its upcoming Spring Gala, Monday, May 19 at Gotham Hall.  “Early childhood programs are […]

In April, City’s First Readers (CFR) brought early literacy outdoors! With four free garden programs, CFR offered toddlers and their families a chance to explore nature while developing essential early learning skills. Children discovered the joys of reading and playful exploration in the beauty of gardens across the city. The first program was held at the […]

WE ARE HONORED TO BE PRESENTING THE MIMI LEVIN LIEBER LEGACY AWARD TO DEBORA MULRAIN! “I see myself as the keeper of LINC’s original message. It’s not a hard job because I’m happy to say we are all still working toward the original goal.” – Debora Mulrain, LINC’s Chief Community Officer LINC’s Chief Community Officer, Debora […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 22, 2025 New York City Mayoral Candidates Affirm Literacy as a Civil Right at Forum NEW YORK, NY – Today, New York City mayoral candidates laid out their plans to make literacy a top priority, calling it a fundamental civil right and a gateway to lifelong opportunity. Hosted by Advocates for Children […]