Linked2Literacy

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We’re excited to celebrate the winners of our bookmark contest, where participants answered the powerful question: “What does being American mean to YOU?”

Across hundreds of submissions from throughout the city, we received an incredible collection of stories, perspectives, and lived experiences, each expressed through vibrant, thoughtful artwork. The creativity and honesty shared truly reflect the richness of our community!

A heartfelt congratulations to our winners:
Ages 0–12: Nova Brunnert
Ages 13–19: Adalyn Hershey
Ages 20+: Nancy (Shuoya) Liu

Each design stood out for its originality and meaningful expression, capturing what this question means in deeply personal ways.

We’re also excited to share that the winning bookmarks will be distributed across the city at Lincoln City Libraries locations as part of a special America250 celebration!

Thank you to everyone who participated. You made this project a powerful celebration of identity, voice, and belonging!!

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125 donors.
$29,600 raised.
Countless stories still to be written.

Thank you.

Because of your generosity on Give to Lincoln Day, more children will receive books, more families will build reading routines together, and more young readers will have the opportunity to discover the joy and possibility found in stories.

We are incredibly grateful for this community and the belief you continue to place in our mission. The impact of your support will be felt one book, one child, and one story at a time.