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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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Breaking Stalin’s Nose

Published: 2011, Henry Holt & Company
Tags: communism, Fathers, homelessness, Law Enforcement, values
Categories: Historical FictionHistorical Fiction, Intermediate (ages 9-14)Historical Fiction, Intermediate (ages 9-14), Russia

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Faith: Five Religions And What They Share

Published: ,
Tags: Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Islam, Judaism, Photography, Religions
Categories: Intermediate (ages 9-14)Intermediate (ages 9-14), NonfictionIntermediate (ages 9-14), Nonfiction, United States

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Martha, No!

Published: 2012, Egmont USA
Tags: mischief, Trouble
Categories: England (UK)England (UK), Picture BookEngland (UK), Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9)England (UK), Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9), Realistic Fiction

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Pop-Up London

Published: 2012, Candlewick Press (MA)
Tags: Adventure stories, celebration, historical buildings
Categories: England (UK)England (UK), NonfictionEngland (UK), Nonfiction, Picture BookEngland (UK), Nonfiction, Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9)

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Ghost Hands

Published: 2011, Philomel Books
Tags: Caves, Courage, Indigenous, painting, transformation
Categories: ArgentinaArgentina, Historical FictionArgentina, Historical Fiction, Latin AmericaArgentina, Historical Fiction, Latin America, Picture BookArgentina, Historical Fiction, Latin America, Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9)

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Latin Americans Thought of It: Amazing Innovations

Published: 2012, annick press
Tags: cultures, History
Categories: Intermediate (ages 9-14)Intermediate (ages 9-14), Latin AmericaIntermediate (ages 9-14), Latin America, Nonfiction

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The Hummingbird King

Published: 1993, Troll Communications Llc
Tags: freedom, Indigenous, Legend, Mayan, transformations
Categories: Folklore and Fairy TalesFolklore and Fairy Tales, GuatemalaFolklore and Fairy Tales, Guatemala, Latin AmericaFolklore and Fairy Tales, Guatemala, Latin America, Picture Book

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Maps & Globes

Published: 1986, HarperTrophy
Tags: maps
Categories: InternationalInternational, NonfictionInternational, Nonfiction, Picture BookInternational, Nonfiction, Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9)

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Sun, Moon, and Stars

Published: 1998, Dutton Juvenile
Tags: sky
Categories: Folklore and Fairy TalesFolklore and Fairy Tales, Intermediate (ages 9-14)Folklore and Fairy Tales, Intermediate (ages 9-14), InternationalFolklore and Fairy Tales, Intermediate (ages 9-14), International, Myths and LegendsFolklore and Fairy Tales, Intermediate (ages 9-14), International, Myths and Legends, Picture Book

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The Road To Santiago

Published: 2004, Lee & Low Books Inc
Tags: celebration, Christmas, Family, rebel, Travel
Categories: CaribbeanCaribbean, CubaCaribbean, Cuba, Historical FictionCaribbean, Cuba, Historical Fiction, Intermediate (ages 9-14)Caribbean, Cuba, Historical Fiction, Intermediate (ages 9-14), Picture Book

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