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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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Phone: (520) 621-9340
email: wow@email.arizona.edu
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Published: 1992, Delacorte Books for Young Readers
Tags: child soldier, Escape, military
Categories: AfricaAfrica, Intermediate (ages 9-14)Africa, Intermediate (ages 9-14), Realistic Fiction

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Winter Of Fire

Published: 1993, Scholastic Trade
Tags: feelings and emotions, Futuristic, Prejudice and racism, Slaves and slavery
Categories: FantasyFantasy, New ZealandFantasy, New Zealand, OceaniaFantasy, New Zealand, Oceania, Young Adult (ages 14-18)

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Ratface

Published: 1994, Houghton Mifflin
Tags: Escape, Orphans, Racism, Young adult
Categories: AustraliaAustralia, FictionAustralia, Fiction, Intermediate (ages 9-14)Australia, Fiction, Intermediate (ages 9-14), Oceania

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The Forty-Third War

Published: 1993, Houghton Mifflin
Tags: Conflict, Death, Military and war, training
Categories: Historical FictionHistorical Fiction, Latin AmericaHistorical Fiction, Latin America, Young Adult (ages 14-18)

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Heart’s Delight

Published: 2005, Simon Pulse
Tags: Dating and sex, Family and social issues, first love, Suicide
Categories: Realistic FictionRealistic Fiction, SwedenRealistic Fiction, Sweden, Young Adult (ages 14-18)

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Seven Daughters and Seven Sons

Published: 1994, HarperTeen
Tags: arabic, arranged marriage, overcoming, persistence, Self confidence
Categories: Folklore and Fairy TalesFolklore and Fairy Tales, IraqFolklore and Fairy Tales, Iraq, Middle EastFolklore and Fairy Tales, Iraq, Middle East, Young Adult (ages 14-18)

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Celebrating the Hero

Published: 1995, Puffin
Tags: Death, Family, grandfather, History, Identity
Categories: ColombiaColombia, Latin AmericaColombia, Latin America, Realistic FictionColombia, Latin America, Realistic Fiction, Young Adult (ages 14-18)

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New Clothes for New Year’s Day

Published: 2007, Kane/Miller Book Pub
Tags: clothes, Culture, holiday, New Year's Day, Tradition
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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My Cat Copies Me

Published: 2007, Kane/Miller Book Pub
Tags: bond, cat, Courage, Loneliness, pet
Categories: FictionFiction, KoreaFiction, Korea, Picture BookFiction, Korea, Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9)

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Tsunami Warning

Published: 2007, Houghton Mifflin/Walter Lorraine Books
Tags: Death, development, Islands, power, saving
Categories: Information BookInformation Book, InternationalInformation Book, International, NonfictionInformation Book, International, Nonfiction, Primary (ages 6-9)

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