by Sarah Suarez | Apr 22, 2025 | Adult Literacy, Gemma News, Teaching Resources
Digital literacy is an essential skill for our times, yet one third of Americans lack the basic digital skills to participate in today’s job market, economy, and healthcare systems. People with low-literacy levels are often left out of the digital revolution. Research... 
by Sarah Suarez | Oct 9, 2024 | Adult Literacy, Gemma News, Literacy Insights
UNESCO reports 754 million illiterate adults worldwide, and most are women. Adults with low literacy earn 30%-42% less than their literate peers. (World Literacy Foundation) In developing countries, a child born to a mother who can read is 50% more likely to survive... by Sarah Suarez | Aug 28, 2024 | Adult Literacy, Gemma News, HiLo Books
We’re looking for emerging adult reader stories to share! Send us a photo of a student or tutor at your adult literacy organization holding a Gemma book, along with 1 to 2 sentences sharing their thoughts on the book. In return, we’ll send you TWO free HiLo... 
by Sarah Suarez | May 14, 2024 | Adult Literacy, Gemma News, Teaching Resources
Earlier this year Gemma asked adult literacy organizations how they reach new adult learners and were thrilled to receive excellent advice from four adult literacy nonprofits. Read their helpful suggestions below: “We rely heavily on referrals from community agencies... 
by Sarah Suarez | Dec 18, 2023 | Adult Literacy, Gemma News
This year’s remarkable journey would not have been possible without YOU! 2023 marks a significant milestone for Gemma, as we celebrate 15 years of publishing relevant, engaging content for emerging adult and young readers and their teachers. Your support has empowered...