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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

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Tucson, AZ 85721
Phone: (520) 621-9340
email: wow@email.arizona.edu
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On The Road Again!: More Travels With My Family

Published: 2008, Groundwood Books
Tags: Description and travel, Family life, New experiences
Categories: EuropeEurope, FranceEurope, France, Primary (ages 6-9)Europe, France, Primary (ages 6-9), Realistic Fiction

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Jellaby Vol. 1

Published: 2008, Hyperion
Tags: action and adventure, Friendship, growing up, Monsters, Mystery
Categories: CanadaCanada, Graphic NovelCanada, Graphic Novel, Intermediate (ages 9-14)

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Dear Sylvia

Published: 2008, Groundwood Books
Tags: Friendship, Household, Humor, Letter Writing, moving
Categories: CanadaCanada, Intermediate (ages 9-14)Canada, Intermediate (ages 9-14), Realistic Fiction

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Mr. Karp’s Last Glass

Published: 2008, Groundwood Books
Tags: Collections, Family, Mystery, seek and find
Categories: CanadaCanada, FictionCanada, Fiction, Intermediate (ages 9-14)

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Everything Beautiful

Published: 2008, Bloomsbury USA Children's Books
Tags: emotions and feelings, Faith, People with disabilities, Religion, romance
Categories: AustraliaAustralia, Realistic FictionAustralia, Realistic Fiction, Young Adult (ages 14-18)

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Out Of His League

Published: 2008, Walker Books for Young Readers
Tags: Customs and practices, football, high school, New experiences
Categories: AustraliaAustralia, OceaniaAustralia, Oceania, Realistic FictionAustralia, Oceania, Realistic Fiction, Young Adult (ages 14-18)

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Akimbo and the Baboons

Published: 2008, Bloomsbury Childrens Books
Tags: Adventure, safari, scientist, wildlife
Categories: AfricaAfrica, Primary (ages 6-9)Africa, Primary (ages 6-9), Realistic Fiction

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Mao’s Last Dancer

Published: 2008, Walker Books for Young Readers
Tags: Ballet, Chinese Cultural Revolution, communism, Courage, Dance, Family, memoir, Poverty, resilience
Categories: AsiaAsia, Biography - Autobiography- MemoirAsia, Biography - Autobiography- Memoir, ChinaAsia, Biography - Autobiography- Memoir, China, Intermediate (ages 9-14)Asia, Biography - Autobiography- Memoir, China, Intermediate (ages 9-14), Young Adult (ages 14-18)

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Waiting for Mama (Omma Majung: 엄마 마중)

Published: 2004, Sonyon Han Gil
Tags: child, Mother, Patience, waiting
Categories: Early Years (ages 2-6)Early Years (ages 2-6), KoreaEarly Years (ages 2-6), Korea, Picture BookEarly Years (ages 2-6), Korea, Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9)Early Years (ages 2-6), Korea, Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9), Realistic Fiction

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Through Time: London

Published: 2009, Kingfisher
Tags: Geography and culture, History, Reference
Categories: England (UK)England (UK), Information BookEngland (UK), Information Book, NonfictionEngland (UK), Information Book, Nonfiction, Primary (ages 6-9)

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