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 Marta Maretich | May 23, 2024 | Adult Literacy, Gemma News, New Releases, Teaching Resources
Alice Savage, author of The Yellow House Stories, introduces the new Gemma Hi-Lo series and provides advice for using them—with their special readers’ theater resources—in a classroom setting. by Alice Savage At first glance, Rashid seems like a difficult guest.... 
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 Marta Maretich | Jan 8, 2024 | Adult Literacy, Gemma News
2023 marked a significant milestone for Gemma as we celebrated 15 years of publishing relevant, engaging content for emerging adult readers and their teachers. For starters, we raised $15,700 towards our Gemma@15 Anniversary Fundraising Campaign goal! Thanks to our... 
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...