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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
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The Inferior

Published: 2008, David Fickling Books
Tags: Disability, hunting, Survival, War
Categories: IrelandIreland, Science FictionIreland, Science Fiction, Young Adult (ages 14-18)

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A Bridge to the Stars

Published: 2007, Delacorte Books for Young Readers
Tags: Adventure, Family, Love, Secret
Categories: Intermediate (ages 9-14)Intermediate (ages 9-14), Realistic FictionIntermediate (ages 9-14), Realistic Fiction, Sweden

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Roots and Wings

Published: 2008, Delacorte Books for Young Readers
Tags: Culture, Identity, immigrant, Tradition, Travel
Categories: AsiaAsia, CambodiaAsia, Cambodia, Intermediate (ages 9-14)Asia, Cambodia, Intermediate (ages 9-14), Realistic FictionAsia, Cambodia, Intermediate (ages 9-14), Realistic Fiction, United States

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Red Land Yellow River: A Story from the Cultural Revolution

Published: 2004, Groundwood Books
Tags: Art and artists, Childhood, Coming of age, cultural revolution, Hardship, Self-Discovery, struggling
Categories: Biography - Autobiography- MemoirBiography - Autobiography- Memoir, ChinaBiography - Autobiography- Memoir, China, Intermediate (ages 9-14)Biography - Autobiography- Memoir, China, Intermediate (ages 9-14), Picture Book

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Tasting the Sky: A Palestinian Childhood

Published: 2007, Farrar, Straus and Giroux (BYR)
Tags: Childhood, Conflict, Fear, Learning, Literacy, Refugees, separation, War
Categories: Biography - Autobiography- MemoirBiography - Autobiography- Memoir, IsraelBiography - Autobiography- Memoir, Israel, Middle EastBiography - Autobiography- Memoir, Israel, Middle East, PalestineBiography - Autobiography- Memoir, Israel, Middle East, Palestine, Young Adult (ages 14-18)

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Tell Me Lies

Published: 2007, Delacorte Books for Young Readers
Tags: Drugs, Household, Politics
Categories: England (UK)England (UK), EuropeEngland (UK), Europe, Historical FictionEngland (UK), Europe, Historical Fiction, Young Adult (ages 14-18)

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Little Eagle

Published: 2007, Enchanted Lion Books
Tags: Apprentice, Martial arts
Categories: AsiaAsia, ChinaAsia, China, FictionAsia, China, Fiction, Picture BookAsia, China, Fiction, Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9)

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The Furry-Legged Teapot

Published: 2007, Marshall Cavendish Children's Books
Tags: Adventure, kindness, Magic, Patience, transformation
Categories: AsiaAsia, Folklore and Fairy TalesAsia, Folklore and Fairy Tales, JapanAsia, Folklore and Fairy Tales, Japan, Picture BookAsia, Folklore and Fairy Tales, Japan, Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9)

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My Mommy Is Magic

Published: 2007, Clarion Books
Tags: Magic, Mother and child
Categories: BelgiumBelgium, FictionBelgium, Fiction, Picture BookBelgium, Fiction, Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9)

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Bee Frog

Published: 2007, Candlewick
Tags: frog, Loneliness, Self-perception
Categories: England (UK)England (UK), FantasyEngland (UK), Fantasy, Northern Ireland (UK)England (UK), Fantasy, Northern Ireland (UK), Picture BookEngland (UK), Fantasy, Northern Ireland (UK), Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9)

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