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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
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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I Have Lived A Thousand Years: Growing Up In The Holocaust

Published: 1997,
Tags: Compassion and kindness, Rescues
Categories: Biography - Autobiography- MemoirBiography - Autobiography- Memoir, EuropeBiography - Autobiography- Memoir, Europe, HungaryBiography - Autobiography- Memoir, Europe, Hungary, Young Adult (ages 14-18)

On Ram

Published: 1998,
Tags: Orphans, Pirates
Categories: AmericasAmericas, FictionAmericas, Fiction, MexicoAmericas, Fiction, Mexico, Primary (ages 6-9)

The Space Between Our Footsteps: Poems And Paintings From The Middle East

Published: 1998,
Tags: Boats and ships, Ocean travel, Pirates
Categories: AsiaAsia, PoetryAsia, Poetry, Young Adult (ages 14-18)

Heart Of A Jaguar

Published: 1995,
Tags: Heroines, Pirates
Categories: AmericasAmericas, FictionAmericas, Fiction, MexicoAmericas, Fiction, Mexico, Young Adult (ages 14-18)

How Nanita Learned To Make Flan

Published: 1999,
Tags: Rulers and leaders
Categories: AmericasAmericas, FictionAmericas, Fiction, MexicoAmericas, Fiction, Mexico, Primary (ages 6-9)

Copper Sun

Published: 2006,
Tags: Escape, plantation, slavery
Categories: AmericasAmericas, Historical FictionAmericas, Historical Fiction, United StatesAmericas, Historical Fiction, United States, Young Adult (ages 14-18)

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The Night Has Ears: African Proverbs

Published: 1999,
Tags: Wisdom
Categories: AfricaAfrica, Folklore and Fairy TalesAfrica, Folklore and Fairy Tales, Picture BookAfrica, Folklore and Fairy Tales, Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9)

Beatrice’s Goat

Published: 2001, Simon & Schuster
Tags: Children, Dreams, Gift, School
Categories: AfricaAfrica, Picture BookAfrica, Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9)Africa, Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9), Realistic FictionAfrica, Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9), Realistic Fiction, Uganda

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River Boy

Published: 1997,
Categories: England (UK)England (UK), EuropeEngland (UK), Europe, FictionEngland (UK), Europe, Fiction, Young Adult (ages 14-18)

The Shipwrecked Sailor: An Egyptian Tale With Hieroglyphs

Published: 2000,
Tags: Hinduism, Holidays and festivals
Categories: AfricaAfrica, EgyptAfrica, Egypt, Folklore and Fairy TalesAfrica, Egypt, Folklore and Fairy Tales, Primary (ages 6-9)

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