by Trish O'Hare | Feb 19, 2026 | Adult Literacy, Author Profiles, New Releases
Charles Coe, beloved poet, author, musician, activist, and advocate, has died. Tributes and remembrances continue to grow since his death two weeks ago. He made so many of our lives better, and his loss is difficult to bear. Ever generous with his sizable gifts,... 
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 Marta Maretich | Nov 7, 2023 | Adult Literacy, Gemma News, New Releases
We are delighted to announce our latest HiLo book release – The Museum of Oddities by Susan Thompson. Tami is back! And she’s involved in another mystery. A professional temporary employee, Tami lands a job guarding a quirky collection in the Museum of Oddities.... 
by Marta Maretich | Oct 16, 2023 | Gemma News, New Releases
We’ve just released our newest HiLo publication, Newcomers by Greta Gorsuch. In Newcomers, five people arrive at the Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport. But they are not starting a vacation. They come to work. These young people emigrated from Bangladesh, China,... 
by Marta Maretich | Oct 16, 2023 | Audio Books, New Releases
The buzz surrounding our latest HiLo book, Newcomers by the talented Greta Gorsuch, has been remarkable. Now, we are thrilled to announce the release of the audiobook, read by the author! Be sure to introduce your adult literacy or ESOL students to this relatable tale...