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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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Imagine!

Published: 2018, Paula Wiseman Books
Tags: children’s imagination, Creativity, Museum, New York City, Puerto Rican in New York
Categories: Latinx in USLatinx in US, Primary (ages 6-9)Latinx in US, Primary (ages 6-9), Visual Narratives

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The Visitor

Published: 2018, GECKO PR
Tags: emotions and feelings, growing up, Overcoming fears, Self-esteem, shyness, Western Europe
Categories: Early Years (ages 2-6)Early Years (ages 2-6), EuropeEarly Years (ages 2-6), Europe, GermanyEarly Years (ages 2-6), Europe, Germany, Picture Book

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We Are Grateful

Published: 2018, Charlesbridge
Tags: Cherokee, Gratitude, Indigenous, Seasons
Categories: AmericasAmericas, Early Years (ages 2-6)Americas, Early Years (ages 2-6), Picture Book

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The Night Diary

Published: 2018, Penguin
Tags: Hinduism, Muslims, Refugees, Social and family issues
Categories: AsiaAsia, Historical FictionAsia, Historical Fiction, IndiaAsia, Historical Fiction, India, Intermediate (ages 9-14)

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The Poet X

Published: 2018, HarperTeen
Tags: Afro-Latino, Coming of age, emotions and feelings, Poetry, self-expression
Categories: Latinx in USLatinx in US, National Book AwardLatinx in US, National Book Award, Realistic FictionLatinx in US, National Book Award, Realistic Fiction, Young Adult (ages 14-18)

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The Fox on the Swing

Published: 2018, thames & Hudson
Tags: Animals, Emotions, Foxes, Friendship, growing up, moving
Categories: EuropeEurope, LithuaniaEurope, Lithuania, Mildred L. Batchelder AwardEurope, Lithuania, Mildred L. Batchelder Award, Picture BookEurope, Lithuania, Mildred L. Batchelder Award, Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9)

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The Girl Who Drew Butterflies

Published: 2018, HMH Books for Young Readers
Tags: Butterflies, Experiments, Nature, painting, STEM, Western Europe, Women and girls
Categories: AwardsAwards, Biography - Autobiography- MemoirAwards, Biography - Autobiography- Memoir, EuropeAwards, Biography - Autobiography- Memoir, Europe, GermanyAwards, Biography - Autobiography- Memoir, Europe, Germany, Intermediate (ages 9-14)

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Thank You, Omu!

Published: 2017, Little, Brown
Tags: African American, Appreciation of family, Generosity and sharing, growing up, Thanksgiving
Categories: Coretta Scott King AwrdCoretta Scott King Awrd, Picture BookCoretta Scott King Awrd, Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9)Coretta Scott King Awrd, Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9), United States

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Sweep

Published: 2018, Amulet
Tags: Friendship, Homelessness and poverty, magical creatures, Orphans
Categories: England (UK)England (UK), Historical FictionEngland (UK), Historical Fiction, Intermediate (ages 9-14)

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Darius The Great Is Not Okay

Published: 2018, Dial
Tags: Depression, Friendship, Mental Health, Self acceptance
Categories: AwardsAwards, IranAwards, Iran, Middle EastAwards, Iran, Middle East, Realistic FictionAwards, Iran, Middle East, Realistic Fiction, Young Adult (ages 14-18)

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