“Literacy is a human right.”
—UNESCO
Gemma is a nonprofit, charitable organization that has, since 2008, published original books, eBooks, and audiobooks to enhance adult and young adult literacy.
Our exciting series of HiLo books are specially designed for people on the path to English language literacy.
Their unique high-interest, low-reading-level format, delivers compelling stories written by best-selling authors and important new voices.
Our young adult fiction, memoir and books of travel writing resonate with themes of crossing cultures and diversity.
And, because people learn in different ways, we augment our printed books with audio versions, ebooks, lesson plans, teaching and reading guides, and a host of other resources to engage and empower new readers.
Featured Books
A New SnapRead! to Accompany Kidnapped!
We are excited to introduce our newest SnapRead!, created to accompany Kidnapped by Elisabeth Felton.
Sam is happy in his group home, surrounded by friendly housemates and caring staff. But when his estranged older brother arrives and abuses his role as legal guardian to move Sam seven hundred miles away, Sam must fight to find his way back home.
Gemma’s SnapReads! are short (about 200 words), five-part excerpts written at approximately a first-grade reading level. They walk emerging readers through the story step by step, building confidence with characters, plot, and vocabulary as they go.
Download your free SnapRead! at gemmamedia.org/snapreads.
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Your support makes our work possible
Many adult reading learners have only have kids’ books to study from.
Your support allows us to publish engaging, original, smart literature for people who struggle to read, comprehend English, or finish a book.
Gemma spotlights THE BEST writing by gifted, contemporary authors whose books encourage reading competency and—just as important—foster the joy of reading.
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Resources for Teachers
Gemma is dedicated to supporting literacy teachers and literacy programs everywhere.
To help speed literacy learners on their way to confident reading, many of our HiLo books come with free resources including teaching and reading guides, quizzes, lesson plans, and more!
There are also audio and e-book versions of many titles, providing alternative ways to teach and learn.
To find out what’s on offer, explore the HiLo books section, check out the Teaching Resources page, or browse Audiobooks.
