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WOW is committed to creating an international network of people who share the vision of bringing books and children together, thereby opening windows on the world. We encourage thoughtful dialogue around international literature so that children can reflect on their own cultural experience and connect to the experience of others across the globe.

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email: wow@email.arizona.edu
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The Devil In Vienna

Inge, a Jewish girl, and Lieselotte, the daughter of a Nazi, have been best friends since they started school, but in 1938 the thirteen-year-olds find their close relationship difficult to maintain.

Published: 1978,
Tags: Friendship
Categories: AustriaAustria, EuropeAustria, Europe, Historical FictionAustria, Europe, Historical Fiction, Intermediate (ages 9-14)

Snow in Jerusalem

Although they live in different quarters of Jerusalem, a Jewish boy and a Muslim boy are surprised to discover they have been caring for the same stray cat.

Published: 2001,
Tags: Jerusalem, Jews, Muslims
Categories: FictionFiction, IsraelFiction, Israel, Primary (ages 6-9)

Sovietrek: A Journey By Bicycle Across Russia

Chronicles the experiences of the team composed of two American and two Soviet bikers as they made their 124 day and 7,353 mile bicycle trek through Russia.

Published: 1994,
Tags: Religion
Categories: EuropeEurope, Intermediate (ages 9-14)Europe, Intermediate (ages 9-14), NonfictionEurope, Intermediate (ages 9-14), Nonfiction, Russia

Teenage Refugees From Vietnam Speak Out

ntroduces the history and political situation in Vietnam, and presents a variety of young refugees, who describe the reasons why they had to leave, their travels as refugees, and their experiences adjusting to a new country.

Published: 1995,
Tags: Survival
Categories: AsiaAsia, NonfictionAsia, Nonfiction, VietnamAsia, Nonfiction, Vietnam, Young Adult (ages 14-18)

What Do We Know About Judaism?

An illustrated guide to the origins, history, practices, and beliefs of Judaism.

Published: 1995,
Tags: fish, Judaism, Religion
Categories: AsiaAsia, Intermediate (ages 9-14)Asia, Intermediate (ages 9-14), Nonfiction

Canadian Childhoods

A Tundra anthology in words and art showing children of many backgrounds growing up in many parts of Canada.

Published: 1989,
Tags: Animals, Compassion and kindness, Quests
Categories: AmericasAmericas, Biography - Autobiography- MemoirAmericas, Biography - Autobiography- Memoir, CanadaAmericas, Biography - Autobiography- Memoir, Canada, Intermediate (ages 9-14)

Maria Chapdelaine

This timeless French Canadian story of a young woman who, while enduring her harsh natural surroundings, must choose between three suitors and family duty is vividly brought to life with beautiful artwork.

Published: 2004,
Tags: Fathers and sons
Categories: AmericasAmericas, CanadaAmericas, Canada, Historical FictionAmericas, Canada, Historical Fiction, Primary (ages 6-9)

Mythspring

It is an anthology of original short fiction, each story inspired by a different Canadian myth or work of music. Also edited by Genevieve Kierans.

Published: 2006,
Tags: Animals, Fables and parables, Self confidence
Categories: AmericasAmericas, CanadaAmericas, Canada, FantasyAmericas, Canada, Fantasy, Young Adult (ages 14-18)

Naughts And Crosses

In a world where the pale-skinned Naughts are discriminated against by the politically and socially powerful dark-skinned Crosses, two teenagers test whether their love is strong enough to survive their society’s racism.

Published: 2005,
Tags: Orphans, Quests
Categories: England (UK)England (UK), EuropeEngland (UK), Europe, FictionEngland (UK), Europe, Fiction, Young Adult (ages 14-18)

Priscilla And Rosy

A tempting boat trip tests an alley-rat’s loyalty to her best friend.

Published: 2001,
Tags: Detectives
Categories: AmericasAmericas, CanadaAmericas, Canada, FictionAmericas, Canada, Fiction, Primary (ages 6-9)

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