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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
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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The Star That Always Stays

Published: 2022, Holiday House
Tags: Coming of age, Family and social issues, Indigenous, Ojibwe, School
Categories: Historical FictionHistorical Fiction, Intermediate (ages 9-14)Historical Fiction, Intermediate (ages 9-14), United States

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The Sea-Ringed World: Sacred Stories Of The Americas

Published: 2020, Levine Querido
Tags: Anthologies, Folktales and Fairytales, Indigenous culture, Legends and myths
Categories: AmericasAmericas, Folklore and Fairy TalesAmericas, Folklore and Fairy Tales, Myths and LegendsAmericas, Folklore and Fairy Tales, Myths and Legends, Primary (ages 6-9)

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Until Someone Listens

Published: 2022, Roaring Brook Press
Tags: Biographies, Family and social issues, family separation, Mexican-American border
Categories: Biography - Autobiography- MemoirBiography - Autobiography- Memoir, Latinx in USBiography - Autobiography- Memoir, Latinx in US, Primary (ages 6-9)Biography - Autobiography- Memoir, Latinx in US, Primary (ages 6-9), United States

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Why?: A Timeless Story Told Without Words

Published: 2021, mineditionUS
Tags: Animals, Conflict, Peace, War
Categories: Picture BookPicture Book, Primary (ages 6-9)Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9), RussiaPicture Book, Primary (ages 6-9), Russia, Visual Narratives

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Where’s Halmoni?

Published: 2017, Little Bigfoot
Tags: Animals, Folklore, Grandparents, Siblings
Categories: FantasyFantasy, Graphic NovelFantasy, Graphic Novel, KoreaFantasy, Graphic Novel, Korea, Primary (ages 6-9)

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What Souls Are Made Of

Published: 2022, Feiwel & Friends
Tags: Belonging, Ethnic Identity, Family and social issues, social classes
Categories: England (UK)England (UK), Historical FictionEngland (UK), Historical Fiction, Retellings and Remixes (Versions and Variants)England (UK), Historical Fiction, Retellings and Remixes (Versions and Variants), Young Adult (ages 14-18)

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We Are Wolves

Published: 2022, Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing
Tags: Family and social issues, Refugees, Siblings, Survival, World War II
Categories: Historical FictionHistorical Fiction, Intermediate (ages 9-14)Historical Fiction, Intermediate (ages 9-14), LithuaniaHistorical Fiction, Intermediate (ages 9-14), Lithuania, USBBY Outstanding International Book

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Thirst

Published: 2022, Nancy Paulsen Books
Tags: access to water, class inequality, Courage, Hope, perseverance, Poverty, social classes, water, water shortages
Categories: IndiaIndia, Intermediate (ages 9-14)India, Intermediate (ages 9-14), Realistic Fiction

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The Most Important Thing

Published: 2022, Red Comet Press LLC
Tags: Animals, Individuality, Self acceptance
Categories: Early Years (ages 2-6)Early Years (ages 2-6), ItalyEarly Years (ages 2-6), Italy, Picture Book

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The Little House Of Hope

Published: 2022, Neal Porter Books
Tags: Community, Emmigrants and immigrants, Family and social issues
Categories: CaribbeanCaribbean, CubaCaribbean, Cuba, Latinx in USCaribbean, Cuba, Latinx in US, North AmericaCaribbean, Cuba, Latinx in US, North America, Picture BookCaribbean, Cuba, Latinx in US, North America, Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9)

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