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We are a collaboration of 11 organizations working together to combat the literacy crisis in New York

09/09/2025

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! https://mailchi.mp/expandedschools/nycreadsinitiative-parents 📖

09/08/2025

🌍 Happy International Literacy Day! 📚 This year, UNESCO highlights the power of digital literacy. In our tech-driven world, we can access literacy resources anywhere. 🖥️💡 Join our Reads partners for virtual workshops or dive into FREE e-books and audiobooks available at your local library's website. Let’s empower ourselves & the next generation through accessible learning!

ExpandED Schools

09/04/2025

🌟📚 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! 💡✨

08/18/2025

🌟 We're thrilled to share that Read Alliance has been recognized by EdTrust-New York in their report, “The State of Adolescent Literacy in New York”! 📚 Their innovative, evidence-based programs are making a real impact for students who need it most.

🚀 Check out the full report here:https://newyork.edtrust.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/The-State-of-Adolescent-Literacy-in-New-York.pdf 📖❤️

08/13/2025

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!
https://mailchi.mp/expandedschools/nycreadsinitiative-parents 📖

07/15/2025

🌞✨ You're Invited to LINC Summer Programs in East Harlem! Join Literacy in Community 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
NYPL The New York Public Library

05/19/2025

📚✨ The ExpandED Schools NYC Reads Initiative team tabled at FACE Train the Trainer Celebration and Resource Fair at Borough of Manhattan Community College/CUNY on May 3rd! Together, we’re empowering community members to become literacy advocates. 🌟 With amazing partners like Brooklyn Public Library, Literacy in Community, Reading Partners NYC, and Brooklyn Book Bodega, we're igniting a passion for reading and resources! Let’s team up to support libraries and create impactful literacy zones for FY 26! 🙌

New York City Public Schools, Office of Family and Community Engagement - NYC

04/23/2025

🌟 What an inspiring day at PS 375 with the incredible Liz Montague! 📚 The students were so excited to dive into The School of Unusual Magic and meet the first Black cartoonist in the The New Yorker! 🎉 They loved drawing cats & flowers, exploring their creativity, and getting signed copies! 🖊️💕 Read our article to learn more: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/bringing-books-life-liz-montague-inspires-5th-graders-mosaic-kk31e

NYPL The New York Public Library, mylibrarynyc

03/04/2025

✨ Dive into the magic of literacy! Check out our vibrant moments from Literacy in Community'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!

02/27/2025

Love was in the air at PS 40's Literacy in Community 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! 📚

02/25/2025

📚 Family Literacy Night at PS 89 was a fantastic celebration of reading! Principal Leon and Maribel Munoz from Brooklyn Public Library made the evening extra special, inspiring families to dive into the world of books. 🌙 Let’s continue nurturing young minds together! 📖💙

02/18/2025

🎉🐉 What a spectacular celebration of the Lunar New Year! Queens Public Library & Literacy in Community joined forces at PS160Q for an unforgettable event. Huge thanks to Chinese Theatre Works for their mesmerizing puppet show that had the auditorium buzzing with excitement! 🧧🎈

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New City, NY
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+12126205462

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http://nycreads.org/

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