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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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International Collection of Children's and Adolescent Literature
College of Education
University of Arizona

1430 East Second Street
Tucson, AZ 85721
Phone: (520) 621-9340
email: wow@email.arizona.edu
Open Reading Hours: Monday through Friday – 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday – 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

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Winter Pony

Although her father assures her that the herd takes care of its members and her grandmother reminds her of mountain spirits’ watchfulness, Anna worries while her pony is in the summer pasture.

Published: 2002,
Tags: caring, Horses, Magic, mountain, spirit, Winter
Categories: EuropeEurope, FictionEurope, Fiction, IcelandEurope, Fiction, Iceland, NordicEurope, Fiction, Iceland, Nordic, Picture BookEurope, Fiction, Iceland, Nordic, Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9)

Denmark

Provides comprehensive information on the geography, history, governmental structure, economy, cultural diversity, peoples, religion, and culture of Denmark.

Published: 2006,
Tags: Resistance and the underground, World War II
Categories: DenmarkDenmark, EuropeDenmark, Europe, Intermediate (ages 9-14)Denmark, Europe, Intermediate (ages 9-14), Nonfiction

The Silver Spoon Of Solomon Snow

Ten-year-old Solomon Snow, a foundling who was discovered with a distinctive silver spoon in his mouth, sets out to find his parents and receives help along the way from an aspiring writer, a precocious young circus performer, and several orphans.

Published: 2004,
Tags: Short stories
Categories: England (UK)England (UK), EuropeEngland (UK), Europe, FictionEngland (UK), Europe, Fiction, Intermediate (ages 9-14)

Charlie Farquharson’s Histry Of Canada

A humorous and satirical look at Canadian history.

Published: 1972,
Tags: Customs and practices
Categories: AmericasAmericas, CanadaAmericas, Canada, NonfictionAmericas, Canada, Nonfiction, Young Adult (ages 14-18)

L’chaim: The Story Of A Russian

A unique photographic essay captures the world of a twelve-year-old Jewish boy whose family emigrated from the former Soviet Union in search of religious freedom.

Published: 1994,
Tags: Survival, War and conflict
Categories: EuropeEurope, NonfictionEurope, Nonfiction, Primary (ages 6-9)Europe, Nonfiction, Primary (ages 6-9), Russia

Mummies: The Newest, Coolest & Creepiest From Around The World

Presents an overview of mummies from around the world, discussing their discoveries, the methods used to create them, and their possible significance for the cultures in which they lived. Archaeological consultation by Paul Bahn.

Published: 2005,
Tags: Fathers and sons
Categories: Intermediate (ages 9-14)Intermediate (ages 9-14), Nonfiction

Hiding From The Nazis

The true story of Lore Baer who as a four-year-old Jewish child was separated from her parents and placed with a Christian family in the Dutch farm country to avoid persecution by the Nazis.

Published: 1997,
Tags: Children
Categories: Biography - Autobiography- MemoirBiography - Autobiography- Memoir, EuropeBiography - Autobiography- Memoir, Europe, NetherlandsBiography - Autobiography- Memoir, Europe, Netherlands, Primary (ages 6-9)

Teenage Refugees From Mexico Speak Out

Six teenagers tell about their experiences in immigrating to the United States for the opportunities which elude them in Mexico because of its political and economic instability.

Published: 1997,
Tags: Adventures
Categories: AmericasAmericas, MexicoAmericas, Mexico, NonfictionAmericas, Mexico, Nonfiction, Young Adult (ages 14-18)

Hanna’s Cold Winter

A child tells how her family and other people in Budapest help save the famous hippopotamuses in their city’s zoo from starving one difficult winter during World War II. Based on a true story.

Published: 1993,
Tags: Orphans
Categories: EuropeEurope, FictionEurope, Fiction, HungaryEurope, Fiction, Hungary, Picture BookEurope, Fiction, Hungary, Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9)

Tapestry Of Hope: Holocaust Writing For Young People

Offers poetry, drama, prose, and personal narratives addressing different aspects of the Holocaust, with topics ranging from the struggle to hide from the Nazis to life after the Holocaust. Also edited by Irene N. Watts.

Published: 2003,
Tags: Seasons
Categories: EuropeEurope, FictionEurope, Fiction, GermanyEurope, Fiction, Germany, Young Adult (ages 14-18)

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