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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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Tucson, AZ 85721
Phone: (520) 621-9340
email: wow@email.arizona.edu
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The Mirror Of Fire And Dreaming: The Brotherhood of the Conch

Published: 2007, Aladdin
Tags: Adventure, Fantasy and magic, History
Categories: FantasyFantasy, IndiaFantasy, India, Young Adult (ages 14-18)

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Mable Riley: A Reliable Record of Humdrum, Peril, and Romance

Published: 2006, Tundra Books
Tags: Adventure, Courage, Dreams, Letters, Poems, School, Sisters, Women's rights, Writing
Categories: CanadaCanada, Historical FictionCanada, Historical Fiction, Young Adult (ages 14-18)

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The Island on Bird Street

Published: 1984, Houghton Mifflin/Walter Lorraine Books
Tags: Fear, Holocaust, Jew, Occupation, overcoming, Survival, War, Warsaw, World War II
Categories: GermanyGermany, Historical FictionGermany, Historical Fiction, Intermediate (ages 9-14)Germany, Historical Fiction, Intermediate (ages 9-14), Poland

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The Year the Gypsies Came

Published: 2006, Henry Holt and Co. (BYR)
Tags: Apartheid, Child abuse, Family, Family problem, Love, Racism
Categories: Historical FictionHistorical Fiction, South AfricaHistorical Fiction, South Africa, Young Adult (ages 14-18)

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Little Green: Growing Up During The Chinese Cultural Revolution

Published: 2005, Simon & Schuster
Tags: Chinese Cultural Revolution, Family, Fear, Revolution, Struggle
Categories: ChinaChina, Historical FictionChina, Historical Fiction, Intermediate (ages 9-14)

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Sondok: Princess of the Moon and Stars, Korea, A.D. 595 (The Royal Diaries)

Published: 2002, Scholastic Inc.
Tags: Astronomy, Buddhism, Conflict, Diaries, Gender, Girl, Religion
Categories: Historical FictionHistorical Fiction, Intermediate (ages 9-14)Historical Fiction, Intermediate (ages 9-14), Korea

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Swordbird

Published: 2007, HarperCollins
Tags: bird, Conflict, Courage, Peace
Categories: ChinaChina, FantasyChina, Fantasy, Intermediate (ages 9-14)

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Skinny

Published: 2006, Walker Books for Young Readers
Tags: Acceptance, Explore, haunted place, Illness and disease, Mental Health, relationship
Categories: CanadaCanada, Realistic FictionCanada, Realistic Fiction, Young Adult (ages 14-18)

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Kit’s Wilderness

Published: 2000, Delacorte Books for Young Readers
Tags: Coal mines, Death, Family, Ghost, grandfather, haunted place, mining, Old age
Categories: England (UK)England (UK), Realistic FictionEngland (UK), Realistic Fiction, Young Adult (ages 14-18)

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Mexico

Published: 1992, Julian Messner
Tags: craft, Culture, diversity, Mexico, Social life and customs, traditions
Categories: All AgesAll Ages, MexicoAll Ages, Mexico, Nonfiction

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