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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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University of Arizona

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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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George Washington Carver

Published: 2008, Abrams Books for Young Readers
Tags: African Americans, History, Science and nature
Categories: Biography - Autobiography- MemoirBiography - Autobiography- Memoir, Intermediate (ages 9-14)Biography - Autobiography- Memoir, Intermediate (ages 9-14), United States

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Gifts From The Enemy

Published: 2014, White Cloud Press
Tags: Compassion and kindness, Holocaust, Holocaust survivor, values, World War II
Categories: Biography - Autobiography- MemoirBiography - Autobiography- Memoir, GermanyBiography - Autobiography- Memoir, Germany, Intermediate (ages 9-14)Biography - Autobiography- Memoir, Germany, Intermediate (ages 9-14), Picture Book

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All About Japan Stories, Songs, Crafts and Gmaes for Kids

Published: 2017, Tuttle Publishing
Tags: celebrations, Customs and practices, Geography, social life
Categories: Information BookInformation Book, Intermediate (ages 9-14)Information Book, Intermediate (ages 9-14), Japan

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El Gallo que no se callaba! The Rooster Who Would Not be Quiet!

Published: 2017, Scholastic
Tags: bullies, Rooster, social life, values
Categories: BilingualBilingual, CaribbeanBilingual, Caribbean, CubaBilingual, Caribbean, Cuba, Latin AmericaBilingual, Caribbean, Cuba, Latin America, Picture BookBilingual, Caribbean, Cuba, Latin America, Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9)

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Who Built That? Bridges

Published: 2016, Princeton Architectural Press
Tags: architecture, Explore the world
Categories: Information BookInformation Book, Intermediate (ages 9-14)Information Book, Intermediate (ages 9-14), InternationalInformation Book, Intermediate (ages 9-14), International, Nonfiction

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Withering-By-Sea

Published: 2016, Atheneum
Tags: action and adventure, Family life, Fantasy and magic, Orphans, Victorian era
Categories: AustraliaAustralia, FantasyAustralia, Fantasy, Intermediate (ages 9-14)

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The Journey

Published: 2016, Flying Eye Books
Tags: Death, Difficult decisions, military, Refugees, War
Categories: Middle EastMiddle East, Picture BookMiddle East, Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9)Middle East, Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9), USBBY Outstanding International Book

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The Last Execution

Published: 2016, Atheneum
Tags: Death, Historical, Physical and emotional abuse, Social and family issues
Categories: DenmarkDenmark, Historical FictionDenmark, Historical Fiction, Young Adult (ages 14-18)

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The Midsummer Tomte And The Little Rabbits

Published: 2016, Floris Books
Tags: Animals, Holidays and festivals, multigenerational, Rabbits
Categories: Primary (ages 6-9)Primary (ages 6-9), Short Stories - Anthologies - CollectionsPrimary (ages 6-9), Short Stories - Anthologies - Collections, Sweden

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The Pact

Published: 2016, Red Deer Press
Tags: Grief, Military and wars, World War II
Categories: EuropeEurope, GermanyEurope, Germany, Historical FictionEurope, Germany, Historical Fiction, Young Adult (ages 14-18)

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