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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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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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Pirate Wars

Published: 2008, Margaret K. McElderry
Tags: Adventure, Battle, Evil, Magic, Pirate, saving the world, War
Categories: FantasyFantasy, GermanyFantasy, Germany, Young Adult (ages 14-18)

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Ana’s Story: A Journey Of Hope

Published: 2008, HarperCollins
Tags: Acceptance, Children, Family, HIV and AIDS, Hope, journeys, secrets
Categories: Latin AmericaLatin America, Realistic FictionLatin America, Realistic Fiction, Young Adult (ages 14-18)

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City of Dogs

Published: 2007, Putnam Juvenile
Tags: Adventure, Battle, Dogs, gods, Humor, Life, Love
Categories: England (UK)England (UK), EuropeEngland (UK), Europe, FantasyEngland (UK), Europe, Fantasy, OceaniaEngland (UK), Europe, Fantasy, Oceania, Young Adult (ages 14-18)

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Secret Letters from 0 to 10

Published: 1998, Viking Juvenile
Tags: Family, Grandmother, Life, Love, Paris, Schools, Secret
Categories: EuropeEurope, FranceEurope, France, Intermediate (ages 9-14)Europe, France, Intermediate (ages 9-14), Realistic Fiction

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Plots and Players

Published: 1996, Jewish Publications Society
Tags: 16th century, Faith, Jew, London, Prejudice and racism, Secret
Categories: England (UK)England (UK), Historical FictionEngland (UK), Historical Fiction, Intermediate (ages 9-14)England (UK), Historical Fiction, Intermediate (ages 9-14), Portugal

Mama & Papa Have a Store

Published: 1998, Dial
Tags: Childhood, immigrant, store
Categories: ChinaChina, GuatemalaChina, Guatemala, Primary (ages 6-9)China, Guatemala, Primary (ages 6-9), Realistic Fiction

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The Twelve Dancing Princesses

Published: 2007, Putnam Juvenile
Tags: Dance, Fairy Tales, Germany, Princesses, Promises, Secret, Shoes
Categories: AfricaAfrica, Folklore and Fairy TalesAfrica, Folklore and Fairy Tales, Picture BookAfrica, Folklore and Fairy Tales, Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9)

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Norway

Published: 2006, Marshall Cavendish Benchmark
Tags: Culture, Economy, Environment, Geography, Government, History, Lifestyle, Religion
Categories: Intermediate (ages 9-14)Intermediate (ages 9-14), NonfictionIntermediate (ages 9-14), Nonfiction, Norway

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Korean Children’s Favorite Stories

Published: 2004, Tuttle Publishing
Categories: All AgesAll Ages, AsiaAll Ages, Asia, Folklore and Fairy TalesAll Ages, Asia, Folklore and Fairy Tales, Korea

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Botswana

Published: 2007, Benchmark Books (NY)
Tags: World Cultures
Categories: AfricaAfrica, BotswanaAfrica, Botswana, Intermediate (ages 9-14)Africa, Botswana, Intermediate (ages 9-14), Nonfiction

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