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NYC Reads Initiative
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11 organizations empowering families & children in East NY, East Harlem & South Jamaica. Free literacy programs for kids in schools, homes, libraries & online.
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Congratulations to Pregones/PRTT, part of Wallace’s Advancing Well-Being in the Arts initiative, for being named as one of five new members of NYC’s esteemed Cultural Institutions Group! Read more: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/09/30/arts/music/nyc-cultural-affairs-department-funds-groups.html
Organizations in 5 Boroughs Get a Boost With City Funds
BRIC, the Noble Maritime Collection, Pregones/Puerto Rican Traveling Theater, the Bronx Children's Museum and the Louis Armstrong House Museum get a permanent investment.
www.nytimes.com
September 30, 2025 at 7:56 PM
Happy #InternationalLiteracyDay! Explore free e-books at your local library or attend our Reads partners' virtual workshops! Let's empower everyone with digital literacy skills and make reading accessible for all 🌐 #LiteracyForAll #DigitalEra #DigitalLiteracy @unesco.org
September 8, 2025 at 12:02 PM
🌟📚 Welcome back to school! We hope your summer was filled with captivating reads! As we dive into a new academic year, we thank our amazing Reads partners for championing early literacy. Here’s to another year of impactful collaboration! 💡✨ #BackToSchool #LiteracyMatters
September 4, 2025 at 12:03 PM
Parents, are you ready to ignite your child's love for reading? Join our NYC Reads Initiative mailing list! 🎉 Get exclusive access to book giveaways, special events, and literacy tips to support your little one's literacy journey. Don’t miss out—subscribe today! mailchi.mp/expandedscho... 📖
August 13, 2025 at 12:02 PM
Read Alliance was highlighted in @edtrustny.bsky.social's report for its innovative approach to boost adolescent literacy. 📚✨ Check out the report: newyork.edtrust.org/wp-content/u...

#AdolescentLiteracy #ReadAlliance
July 23, 2025 at 12:02 PM
🌞✨ You're Invited to Summer Programs in East Harlem! Join LINC for a summer packed with fun—singing, playing, reading & learning! 📚🎶 Families with kids (birth to 5) and expectant moms, join their story time magic! All ages are welcome for the fun: tinyurl.com/eh25summer 🌟 #SummerFun #FamilyFun
July 15, 2025 at 12:03 PM
📚 Join the Early Childhood Literacy Design Sprint Series with LINC, NYU Langone, @nycschools.bsky.social, & @cprl.bsky.social! Let's empower our kids to become confident readers. Together, we can create literacy-rich environments! docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

#LiteracyForAll #EarlyEd 🚀
July 8, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Thrilled to be at BMCC for the FACE Train the Trainer Celebration! Together with @bklynlibrary.bsky.social, LINC, @brooklynbookbodega.bsky.social, and Reading Partners, we're empowering literacy advocates and creating impactful literacy zones! 🙌 @nycschools.bsky.social
May 19, 2025 at 12:01 PM
What an inspiring day at PS 375 with Liz Montague! 📚 Students were excited to dive into The School of Unusual Magic and meet the first Black cartoonist in the @newyorker.com! 🎉 Read more about the event: www.linkedin.com/pulse/bringi... #AuthorTalk #LizMontague #Inspiration
April 23, 2025 at 12:02 PM
✨ Dive into the magic of literacy! Check out our vibrant moments from LINC's Reading Discovery workshop at PS 89 on 2/12. From joyful smiles to captivating stories, it was a day filled with exploration and imagination! See the little readers in action! #ReadingRocks #LINCReads
March 4, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Love was in the air at PS 40's LINC Parent Workshop! 💖 Big thanks to Parent Coordinator, Ms. Booker (rocking that granny look! 👵) for capturing these memorable moments! 📸 Join us for more fun & learning together as we build a brighter future for our kiddos! 📚 #PS40 #LINC #ParentPower
February 27, 2025 at 1:01 PM
📚 Family Literacy Night at PS 89 was a fantastic celebration of reading! Principal Leon and Maribel Munoz from @bklynlibrary.bsky.social made the evening extra special, inspiring families to dive into the world of books. 🌙 Let’s continue nurturing young minds together! 📖💙 #PS89 #ReadTogether
February 25, 2025 at 1:00 PM
🎉🐉 @qplnyc.bsky.social & LINC celebrated Lunar New Year at PS 160Q! A huge thank you to Chinese Theatre Works for their amazing puppet show! 🧧 The auditorium was buzzing with excitement! #LunarNewYear #CommunitySpirit
February 18, 2025 at 1:00 PM
What a day at P.S. 160Q! 🚀 @deepaiyer.bsky.social inspired students with her book, “We Are the Builders,” The students were captivated as she shared empowering stories, and they were thrilled to receive their own copies! #WeAreTheBuilders #Inspiration #ReadToLead
January 30, 2025 at 1:00 PM
🎁 Last month, we had an amazing time delivering gifts to our partnering schools. 🎉 Huge thanks to James and Jacques for presenting holiday gifts to the leadership team at PS 48Q, and shoutout to Atolani for delivering gifts to PS 40Q & PS 160Q! #HolidaySpirit #GiveBack #CommunityLove
January 28, 2025 at 1:00 PM
🌟 Join us on Feb 7 for a FREE East New York community event celebrating #BlackHistoryMonth! 🎉 Celebrate with family fun, workshops, book giveaways & author Cassidy Bridges! Don’t miss out—RSVP now! https://buff.ly/3PLT9JT 📚
@bklynlibrary.bsky.social
January 23, 2025 at 1:00 PM