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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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Cannonball

Published: 2020, Sourcebooks Jabberwocky
Tags: believing in oneself, Self confidence, Swimming
Categories: New ZealandNew Zealand, OceaniaNew Zealand, Oceania, Picture BookNew Zealand, Oceania, Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9)

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The Star Outside My Window

Published: 2021, Delacorte Books for Young Readers
Tags: Domestic abuse, Dysfunctional Families, Foster children
Categories: England (UK)England (UK), EuropeEngland (UK), Europe, Intermediate (ages 9-14)England (UK), Europe, Intermediate (ages 9-14), Realistic Fiction

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The Way Back

Published: 2020, Knopf Books for Young Readers
Tags: Ghosts and spirits, Jewish, Myths and legends
Categories: Eastern EuropeEastern Europe, FantasyEastern Europe, Fantasy, Young Adult (ages 14-18)

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Walk Toward The Rising Sun: From Child Soldier To Ambassador Of Peace

Published: 2020, Make Me a World
Tags: child soldier, Emmigrants and immigrants, Refugees and exiles
Categories: AfricaAfrica, Biography - Autobiography- MemoirAfrica, Biography - Autobiography- Memoir, SudanAfrica, Biography - Autobiography- Memoir, Sudan, Young Adult (ages 14-18)

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The Dragon Egg Princess

Published: 2020, HarperCollins
Tags: action and adventure, Fantasy and magic, Folkore
Categories: AsiaAsia, FantasyAsia, Fantasy, Intermediate (ages 9-14)Asia, Fantasy, Intermediate (ages 9-14), Korea

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The Boy, The Wolf, And The Stars

Published: 2020, HMH Books for Young Readers
Tags: action and adventure, Fantasy and magic, Foxes
Categories: AustraliaAustralia, FantasyAustralia, Fantasy, Intermediate (ages 9-14)Australia, Fantasy, Intermediate (ages 9-14), Oceania

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The Last Tree Town

Published: 2020, Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Tags: Coming of age, emotions and feelings, Friendship
Categories: CaribbeanCaribbean, Intermediate (ages 9-14)Caribbean, Intermediate (ages 9-14), Latinx in USCaribbean, Intermediate (ages 9-14), Latinx in US, Puerto RicoCaribbean, Intermediate (ages 9-14), Latinx in US, Puerto Rico, Realistic Fiction

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Anya And The Nightingale

Published: 2020, Versify
Tags: Fantasy and magic, Jewish
Categories: FantasyFantasy, Intermediate (ages 9-14)Fantasy, Intermediate (ages 9-14), Russia

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In Search Of Safety- Voices of Refugees

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Tags: Photography, Refugees, Survival
Categories: Biography - Autobiography- MemoirBiography - Autobiography- Memoir, NonfictionBiography - Autobiography- Memoir, Nonfiction, United StatesBiography - Autobiography- Memoir, Nonfiction, United States, Young Adult (ages 14-18)

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A Circle Of Friends

Published: 2003, Star Bright Books
Tags: Community, Compassion and kindness
Categories: All AgesAll Ages, Picture BookAll Ages, Picture Book, United States

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