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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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A Grain of Rice

Published: 2018, Delacorte Books for Young Readers
Tags: Emperor, Royalty, Wisdom
Categories: AsiaAsia, ChinaAsia, China, Historical FictionAsia, China, Historical Fiction, Intermediate (ages 9-14)

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A Voice for the Spirit Bears: How One Boy Inspired Millions to Save a Rare Animal

Published: 2019, Kids Can Pr
Tags: Bears, Environment and ecology, Social Activism
Categories: Biography - Autobiography- MemoirBiography - Autobiography- Memoir, CanadaBiography - Autobiography- Memoir, Canada, Picture BookBiography - Autobiography- Memoir, Canada, Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9)

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When the Ground Is Hard

Published: 2019, listening library
Tags: boarding schools, Friendship, Prejudice and racsim
Categories: AfricaAfrica, Mystery and ThrillerAfrica, Mystery and Thriller, Young Adult (ages 14-18)

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Watch Out For Clever Women!

Published: 2019, Cinco Puntos Press
Tags: Spanish, Tricksters, Women and girls
Categories: BilingualBilingual, Folklore and Fairy TalesBilingual, Folklore and Fairy Tales, Intermediate (ages 9-14)Bilingual, Folklore and Fairy Tales, Intermediate (ages 9-14), International

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Vincent Book One: Guide to Love, Magic, and RPG

Published: 2019, Super Genius
Tags: Coming of age, first love, romance
Categories: BrazilBrazil, Graphic NovelBrazil, Graphic Novel, Young Adult (ages 14-18)

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The Turnaway Girls

Published: 2018, Candlewick
Tags: freedom, Identity, Magic, rebellion
Categories: AfricaAfrica, FantasyAfrica, Fantasy, Intermediate (ages 9-14)Africa, Fantasy, Intermediate (ages 9-14), South Africa

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The Weight Of Our Sky

Published: 2019, Salaam Reads / Simon & Schuster Books For Young Readers
Tags: Conflict, Prejudice and racism, violence, Young adult
Categories: AsiaAsia, Historical FictionAsia, Historical Fiction, Intermediate (ages 9-14)Asia, Historical Fiction, Intermediate (ages 9-14), Malaysia

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The 104-Story Treehouse

Published: 2019, Feiwel & Friends
Tags: Adventure, Chapter Book, Humor
Categories: AustraliaAustralia, FantasyAustralia, Fantasy, OceaniaAustralia, Fantasy, Oceania, Primary (ages 6-9)

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The Afterward

Published: 2019, Dutton Books for Young Readers
Tags: Adventure, LGBTQI+, Magic, Women and girls
Categories: CanadaCanada, FantasyCanada, Fantasy, Young Adult (ages 14-18)

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The Bookshop Girl

Published: 2018, Peachtree Publishing Company
Tags: Books, bookstore, Magic, Reading
Categories: England (UK)England (UK), EuropeEngland (UK), Europe, FantasyEngland (UK), Europe, Fantasy, Intermediate (ages 9-14)England (UK), Europe, Fantasy, Intermediate (ages 9-14), Mystery and Thriller

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