2025년 여름방학 동안 초등학생부터 고등학생까지 학생들의 독서 흥미를 유발하기 위해 마련된 리스트이다. 소설, 논픽션, 판타지, 역사 소설 등 다양한 장르의 책이며, 다양한 주제를 다루면서도 독서에 대한 애정을 키울 수 있도록 구성했다. 각 목록에는 책의 영어 및 한국어 제목, 출판 연도, 저자, 권장 학년, 학부모를 위한 의견이 포함되어 있다. 참고 자료나 토론이 필요할 수 있는 내용에 대한 학부모 의견도 포함되어 있다. 미국도서관협회(ALA)와 비영리단체인 We Are Teachers에서 권장한 도서 목록이다. 순서는 무순으로 총99권이다.
□초등생(K-5, 5-11세)
▶Charlotte’s Web 샬롯의 거미줄 1952 E.B. White 3-5 A heartwarming tale of friendship between a pig and a spider. Contains mild themes of death and loss that may prompt discussions about the cycle of life.
▶The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe 사자, 마녀 그리고 옷장 1950 C.S. Lewis 4-5 A fantasy adventure with Christian allegories. Parents may want to discuss the symbolic elements or themes of sacrifice.
▶Where the Wild Things Are 괴물들이 사는 나라 1963 Maurice Sendak K-2 Explores imagination and emotions. The “wild” creatures may seem scary to younger readers but ultimately teach self-regulation.
▶The Tale of Despereaux 데스페로 이야기 2003 Kate DiCamillo 3-5 A story of courage and love. Includes mild violence and themes of abandonment that may require parental discussion.
▶A Wrinkle in Time 시간의 주름 1962 Madeleine L’Engle 4-5 A science-fantasy novel with themes of good vs. evil. Complex ideas about time and individuality may spark deeper conversations.
▶The Secret Garden 비밀의 화원 1911 Frances Hodgson Burnett 4-5 Focuses on healing and friendship. Contains outdated views on disability that parents may need to contextualize.
▶Matilda 마틸다 1988 Roald Dahl 3-5 Celebrates intelligence and resilience. Includes depictions of neglectful parents and mild verbal abuse; discuss family dynamics with children.
▶The One and Only Ivan 유일한 아이반 2012 Katherine Applegate Grades 3-5 A gorilla’s perspective on captivity. Themes of animal rights and loneliness may evoke strong emotions.
▶Wonder 원더 2012 R.J. Palacio 4-5 Promotes empathy for those with physical differences. Bullying scenes may require discussions about kindness and inclusion.
▶Because of Winn-Dixie 윈딕시 때문에 2000 Kate DiCamillo 3-5 Explores loneliness and community. Includes themes of parental abandonment that may need sensitive handling.
▶The Bad Seed 나쁜 씨앗 2017 Jory John K-2 A humorous take on behavior and change. Ideal for discussing personal growth with younger readers.
▶Ada Twist, Scientist 에이다 트위스트, 과학자 2016 Andrea Beaty K-3 Encourages curiosity and STEM interest. Great for inspiring young girls in science.
▶The Day the Crayons Quit 크레용들이 파업한 날 2013 Drew Daywalt K-2 A playful story about creativity. Perfect for light-hearted discussions about fairness.
▶Last Stop on Market Street 마켓 스트리트의 마지막 정류장 2015 Matt de la Pena K-3 Celebrates gratitude and diversity. Discuss socioeconomic differences with young readers.
▶The Very Hungry Caterpillar 배고픈 애벌레 1969 Eric Carle K-1 Teaches counting and life cycles. Engaging for pre-readers with vibrant illustrations.
▶Number the Stars 별을 세다 1989 Lois Lowry 4-5 A historical novel about the Holocaust. Discuss themes of war and bravery with care.
▶Esperanza Rising 에스페란사 라이징 2000 Pam Munoz Ryan 4-5 Explores immigration and resilience. Includes themes of poverty and loss; discuss cultural context.
▶The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane 에드워드 툴레인의 놀라운 여행 2006 Kate DiCamillo 3-5 A tale of love and loss. Emotional themes may prompt discussions about empathy.
▶Pippi Longstocking 삐삐 롱스타킹 1945 Astrid Lindgren 3-5 Celebrates independence. Pippi’s unconventional behavior may spark talks about rules and creativity.
▶The Boxcar Children 박스카 아이들 1924 Gertrude Chandler Warner 3-5 A mystery about orphaned siblings. Discuss themes of self-reliance and family.
□중학생(6-8학년, 11-14세)
▶The Giver 기버 1993 Lois Lowry 6-8 A dystopian novel exploring conformity. Discuss themes of individuality and ethical dilemmas.
▶Holes 홀스 1998 Louis Sachar 6-8 A blend of adventure and mystery. Includes mild violence; discuss justice and friendship.
▶The Outsiders 아웃사이더 1967 S.E. Hinton 7-8 Explores class conflict and violence. Discuss gang dynamics and empathy with teens.
▶Hatchet 해치트 1987 Gary Paulsen 6-8 A survival story with themes of resilience. Contains scenes of injury and peril.
▶The Lightning Thief 번개 도둑 2005 Rick Riordan 6-8 A mythological adventure. Mild violence; great for sparking interest in Greek mythology.
▶Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry 천둥소리, 내 울음 들어라 1976 Mildred D. Taylor 6-8 Addresses racism in the 1930s South. Discuss racial injustice and historical context.
▶The Westing Game 웨스팅 게임 1978 Ellen Raskin 6-8 A clever mystery. Mild references to death; encourages critical thinking.
▶Bridge to Terabithia 테라비시아로 가는 다리 1977 Katherine Paterson 6-8 Explores friendship and loss. Contains a tragic death; discuss grief with sensitivity.
▶The Watsons Go to Birmingham 1963 왓슨 가족, 1963년 버밍햄으로 가다 1995 Christopher Paul Curtis 6-8 Addresses civil rights and racism. Discuss historical events like the Birmingham bombing.
▶The Witch of Blackbird Pond 블랙버드 연못의 마녀 1958 Elizabeth George Speare 6-8 A historical novel about prejudice. Discuss themes of acceptance and cultural differences.
▶Stargirl 스타걸 2000 Jerry Spinelli Grades 6-8 Celebrates individuality. Includes bullying; discuss peer pressure and self-esteem.
▶The Book Thief 책 도둑 2005 Markus Zusak 7-8 Set during WWII, narrated by Death. Discuss war, loss, and the power of stories.
▶Walk Two Moons 두 개의 달을 걷다 1994 Sharon Creech 6-8 Explores grief and identity. Contains themes of loss; discuss emotional resilience.
▶A Long Walk to Water 물을 향한 긴 여정 2010 Linda Sue Park 6-8 Based on a true story of survival in Sudan. Discuss war and perseverance.
▶When You Reach Me 너에게 닿을 때 2009 Rebecca Stead 6-8 A mystery with time-travel elements. Mild tension; encourages analytical thinking.
▶The Twenty-One Balloons 스물한 개의 풍선 1947 William Pene Du Bois 6-8 An adventure story. Mild peril; sparks interest in exploration and innovation.
▶Out of My Mind 내 마음 밖으로2010 Sharon M. Draper 6-8 A story of a girl with cerebral palsy. Discuss disability, inclusion, and empathy.
▶The City of Ember 엠버 시티 2003 Jeanne DuPrau 6-8 A dystopian adventure. Mild suspense; discuss resource scarcity and leadership.
▶Fish in a Tree 나무 위의 물고기 2015 Lynda Mullaly Hunt 6-8 Focuses on dyslexia and self-acceptance. Discuss learning differences and perseverance.
▶The Graveyard Book 묘지 책 2008 Neil Gaiman 6-8 A dark fantasy about a boy raised by ghosts. Mild violence; discuss themes of belonging.
□고교생(9-12, 14-18세)
▶To Kill a Mockingbird 앵무새 죽이기 1960 Harper Lee 9-12 Addresses racism and justice. Contains racial slurs and violence; discuss historical context.
▶1984 1984, 1949 George Orwell 10-12 A dystopian novel about surveillance. Discuss totalitarianism and privacy.
▶The Catcher in the Rye 호밀밭의 파수꾼 1951 J.D. Salinger 10-12 Explores teenage alienation. Contains profanity and mature themes; discuss mental health.
▶The Great Gatsby 위대한 개츠비 1925 F. Scott Fitzgerald 10-12Examines wealth and ambition. Discuss materialism and the American Dream.
▶Lord of the Flies 파리들의 왕 1954 William Golding 9-12 Explores human nature and savagery. Contains violence; discuss morality and group dynamics.
▶The Hate U Give 너에게 주는 증오 2017 Angie Thomas 9-12 Addresses police brutality and racism. Contains profanity and violence; discuss social justice.
▶Fahrenheit 451 화씨 451 1953 Ray Bradbury 9-12 A dystopian novel about censorship. Discuss freedom of thought and media.
▶Animal Farm 동물 농장 1945 George Orwell 9-12 A political allegory about power. Discuss corruption and propaganda.
▶Their Eyes Were Watching God 그들의 눈은 신을 보고 있었다 1937 Zora Neale Hurston 10-12 Explores race and gender. Contains mature themes; discuss identity and relationships.
▶The Perks of Being a Wallflower 월플라워의 특권 1999 Stephen Chbosky 10-12 Addresses mental health and trauma. Contains mature themes like abuse; discuss with care.
▶Speak 스피크 1999 Laurie Halse Anderson 9-12 Deals with sexual assault and recovery. Discuss trauma and seeking help.
▶The Handmaid’s Tale 시녀이야기 1985 Margaret Atwood 11-12 A dystopian novel about oppression. Contains mature themes; discuss gender and power.
▶Brave New World 멋진 신세계 1932 Aldous Huxley 10-12 Explores a controlled society. Discuss conformity and ethics.
▶The Road 로드 2006 Cormac McCarthy 11-12 A post-apocalyptic survival story. Contains bleak themes and violence; discuss hope and humanity.
▶Beloved 비러브드 1987 Toni Morrison 11-12 Addresses slavery and trauma. Contains disturbing themes; discuss historical and emotional impact.
▶I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings 새장은 왜 노래하는지 나는 아네 1969 Maya Angelou 10-12 A memoir about racism and abuse. Contains mature themes; discuss resilience and identity.
▶The Alchemist 연금술사 1988 Paulo Coelho 9-12 A philosophical tale about destiny. Discuss dreams and personal growth.
▶A Separate Peace 별개의 평화 1959 John Knowles 9-12 Explores friendship and rivalry. Contains themes of jealousy and loss; discuss relationships.
▶The Color Purple 컬러 퍼플 1982 Alice Walker 11-12 Addresses abuse and racism. Contains mature themes; discuss empowerment and healing.
▶All the Light We Cannot See 우리가 볼 수 없는 모든 빛 2014 Anthony Doerr 10-12 A WWII novel about resilience. Contains war-related violence; discuss compassion.
▶The Diary of a Young Girl 안네의 일기 1947 Anne Frank 9-12 A Holocaust memoir. Discuss persecution and human rights.
▶The Fault in Our Stars 우리 별의 잘못 2012 John Green 9-12 A romance about teens with cancer. Discuss love, loss, and mortality.
▶Educated 에듀케이티드 2018 Tara Westover 10-12 A memoir about self-education. Contains themes of family conflict; discuss independence.
▶The Bell Jar 벨 자르 1963 Sylvia Plath 11-12 Explores mental illness. Contains themes of depression; discuss mental health support.
▶The Things They Carried 그들이 짊어진 것들1990 Tim O’Brien 11-12 A Vietnam War narrative. Contains violence and mature themes; discuss war’s impact.
▶Persepolis 페르세폴리스 2000 Marjane Satrapi 10-12 A graphic memoir about growing up in Iran. Discuss political oppression and identity.
▶The House on Mango Street 망고 스트리트의 집 1984 Sandra Cisneros 9-12 Explores identity and poverty. Contains mature themes; discuss cultural heritage.
▶Slaughterhouse-Five 제5도살장 1969 Kurt Vonnegut 11-12 A satirical war novel. Contains violence and mature themes; discuss war and absurdity.
▶The Joy Luck Club 조이 럭 클럽 1989 Amy Tan 10-12 Explores mother-daughter relationships. Discuss cultural identity and family dynamics.
▶A Raisin in the Sun 건포도 태양 아래 1959 Lorraine Hansberry 9-12 A play about racial discrimination. Discuss dreams and systemic inequality.
▶One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest 뻐꾸기 둥지 위로 날아간 새 1962 Ken Kesey 11-12 Explores authority and rebellion. Contains mature themes; discuss mental health systems.
▶The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian 파트타임 인디언의 절대 진실한 일기 2007 Sherman Alexie 9-12 Addresses identity and poverty. Contains profanity; discuss cultural challenges.
▶The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time 밤에 일어난 개의 기묘한 사건 2003 Mark Haddon 9-12 A mystery from an autistic perspective. Discuss neurodiversity and empathy.
▶The Night Circus 나이트 서커스 2011 Erin Morgenstern 9-12 A magical romance. Mild mature themes; discuss love and destiny.
▶The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao 오스카 와오의 짧고 놀라운 삶 2007 Junot Diaz 11-12 Explores identity and curses. Contains profanity and mature themes; discuss culture.
▶Station Eleven 스테이션 일레븐 2014 Emily St. John Mandel 10-12 A post-apocalyptic novel. Discuss resilience and art’s role in society.
▶The Secret Life of Bees 꿀벌의 비밀스러운 삶 2002 Sue Monk Kidd 9-12 Explores race and family. Contains mild violence; discuss healing and community.
▶The Kite Runner 연을 쫓는 아이2003 Khaled Hosseini 10-12 Addresses friendship and redemption. Contains violence and sexual assault; discuss guilt.
▶The Glass Castle 유리 성 2005 Jeannette Walls 10-12 A memoir about poverty. Discuss resilience and family dysfunction.
▶American Born Chinese 미국 태생 중국인 2006 Gene Luen Yang 9-12 A graphic novel about identity. Discuss stereotypes and self-acceptance.
▶The Sun Is Also a Star 태양도 별이다 2016 Nicola Yoon 9-12 A romance about immigration. Discuss love and cultural identity.
▶The Song of Achilles 아킬레스의 노래 2011 Madeline Miller 10-12 A retelling of Greek mythology. Contains mature themes; discuss love and fate.
▶Born a Crime 범죄자로 태어나다 2016 Trevor Noah 10-12 A memoir about apartheid. Discuss racism and resilience.
▶The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks 헨리에타 랙스의 불멸의 삶 2010 Rebecca Skloot 10-12 A non-fiction about medical ethics. Discuss race and science.
▶The Poet X 포엣 엑스 2018 Elizabeth Acevedo 9-12 A novel-in-verse about identity. Discuss self-expression and family.
▶An Ember in the Ashes 재 속의 불씨 2015 Sabaa Tahir 9-12 A fantasy about oppression. Contains violence; discuss resistance.
▶The Dispossessed 빼앗긴 자들 1974 Ursula K. Le Guin 11-12 A sci-fi about societal structures. Discuss utopia and freedom.
▶The Nickel Boys 니켈 보이즈 2019 Colson Whitehead 10-12 Addresses racial injustice. Contains violence; discuss reform schools.
▶We Were Liars 우리는 거짓말쟁이였다 2014 E. Lockhart 9-12 A mystery about privilege. Contains psychological themes; discuss memory.
▶The Name of the Wind 바람의 이름 2007 Patrick Rothfuss 10-12 A fantasy epic. Mild mature themes; discuss storytelling.
▶The Underground Railroad 지하철도 2016 Colson Whitehead 11-12 A historical novel about slavery. Contains violence; discuss freedom.
▶Six of Crows 까마귀 여섯 2015 Leigh Bardugo 9-12 A fantasy heist. Contains violence; discuss loyalty and teamwork.
▶The Martian 마션 2011 Andy Weir 10-12 A sci-fi survival story. Contains profanity; discuss problem-solving.
▶A Man Called Ove 오베라는 남자 2012 Fredrik Backman 10-12 A story about community. Discuss grief and connection.
▶The Goldfinch 골드핀치 2013 Donna Tartt 11-12 A coming-of-age story. Contains mature themes; discuss art and loss.
▶The Water Dancer 물의 춤꾼 2019 Ta-Nehisi Coates 11-12 A magical realist novel about slavery. Discuss memory and resistance.
▶Everything I Never Told You 내가 너에게 절대 말하지 않은 모든 것 2014 Celeste Ng 10-12 Explores family and identity. Discuss grief and expectations.
▶The Vanishing Half 사라지는 반쪽 2020 Brit Bennett 10-12 Addresses race and identity. Discuss passing and family secrets.
▶Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe 아리스토텔레스와 단테, 우주의 비밀을 발견하다 2012 Benjamin Alire Saenz 9-12 A coming-of-age story about identity. Discuss sexuality and friendship.
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