Graded readers

Pomaka publishes original graded readers for lower-level young-adult/adult learners. All readers are available in both eBook and print book formats. Most also have Mreader quizzes and are available on Xreading, eStation, and Maruzen eBook Library platforms . Pomaka readers now include 19 titles across 3 reading levels. Click on the images below for details on each reader.

For more information on the readers or larger custom-made/bundled reader orders, please use the ‘Contact’ button above.

Level 3/Elementary/CEFR A1-A2/400 headwords

Just published!
Coming in 2025!

Level 4/High elementary-early intermediate/CEFR A2/800 headwords

Just published!
Coming in 2025!

Level 4/Early intermediate/CEFR A2/900 headwords

Level 5/Early intermediate/CEFR B1/1000 headwords

Coming in 2025!

5min video introducing Pomaka graded readers (JALT Extensive Reading Summer Seminar 2024)

More about Pomaka graded reader levels (level conversion chart).

Short sample reading (by the author) of Fantastic Mr. Tanaka

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