A stepping stone from fairy tale to novel
A welcome reading for friends who have grown distant from books, a first encounter with a novel.

How can we help young people, increasingly detached from books, easily encounter literature? "First Encounter with Novels," a new novel reading series featuring lush illustrations and literary masterpieces, has garnered enthusiastic responses from readers since its first publication in 2017.
In 2018, we will present a new series titled 'First Encounter with a Novel: Empathy'.
The Empathy section is even more diverse, consisting of unique novels by Kim Ae-ran, Hyun Deok, and Scott Nicholson.


『Knife Marks』 introduces the autobiographical novel of author Kim Ae-ran, who has been loved by many readers for her works that breathe with the times, with warm illustrations at a level suitable for young people.
The story of an adult daughter reminiscing about her past while attending her mother's funeral is heartbreaking.
"The Sky is Clear" presents the work of Hyun-deok, who is considered a pioneer of Korean children's novels, with a modern sensibility.
The concerns of young people, such as conscience, friendship, and difficult family circumstances, are realistically portrayed, making for an interesting read.
Scott Nicholson's "The Vampire Shortstop" is a novel that combines the novel subject of vampires and baseball with a warm gaze toward minorities.
By depicting Vampire Jerry and the prejudice and discrimination against him, it leads us to think about how 'difference' is accepted in our society.
'First Encounter with a Novel: Empathy' evokes deep empathy by broadly covering stories about family, friends, and even the socially disadvantaged.


'First Encounter with a Novel' is a new novel reading series that adds rich illustrations to literary masterpieces.
With engaging stories, short volumes of less than 100 pages, and captivating illustrations, even readers unfamiliar with reading can easily approach excellent contemporary works.
In particular, in a situation where the polarization of reading ability among teenagers is getting worse day by day, it received favorable reviews from teachers and parents at schools, saying, “We have been waiting for a book like this.”
It will provide a chance for those who have given up on reading to get closer to books and fall in love with literature once again, and for children who have stopped reading after fairy tales, it will serve as a stepping stone to novels.
To pump water from a deep well, you must pour a bucket of water from above.
The "First Encounter with a Novel" series will serve as a welcome aid to those who have become increasingly distant from literature, helping them reconnect with books and inject fresh vitality into our reading culture.