“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
The Steeltown Blues Series has a new mystery!
Who would steal a beat-up car nearly 40 years old? And why is everybody so alarmed about it?
Rookie police officer Ben Black is stunned by all the fuss. But his partner and mentor, Officer Rita “Mom” Gallo, is clearly worried. She knows there’s more to the story.
After pounding the pavement, they finally track down the stolen car…only to have it stolen again! Thing is, big cars have big trunks. Big enough to hold a body or two…
Car Trouble is a terrific follow-up to Melodie Campbell’s Pizza Wars.
Learn more or order your copy here!
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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.
Give now. And thank a teacher!
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.
