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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
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University of Arizona

1430 East Second Street
Tucson, AZ 85721
Phone: (520) 621-9340
email: wow@email.arizona.edu
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Rock Your Mocs

Published: 2023, Heartdrum
Tags: Cultural traditions, Indigenous, Indigenous culture
Categories: FictionFiction, Picture BookFiction, Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9)Fiction, Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9), United States

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Too Much: My Great Big Native Family

Published: 2024, Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Tags: Family, Family life, Indigenous
Categories: Early Years (ages 2-6)Early Years (ages 2-6), Picture BookEarly Years (ages 2-6), Picture Book, Realistic FictionEarly Years (ages 2-6), Picture Book, Realistic Fiction, SouthwestEarly Years (ages 2-6), Picture Book, Realistic Fiction, Southwest, United States

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Ancient Night

Published: 2023, Levine Querido
Tags: Animals, Folklore
Categories: Folklore and Fairy TalesFolklore and Fairy Tales, MexicoFolklore and Fairy Tales, Mexico, Picture BookFolklore and Fairy Tales, Mexico, Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9)Folklore and Fairy Tales, Mexico, Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9), USBBY Outstanding International Book

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The Song That Called Them Home

Published: 2023, Tundra Books
Tags: Fishing, Indigenous, Siblings, spirits
Categories: CanadaCanada, FantasyCanada, Fantasy, Folklore and Fairy TalesCanada, Fantasy, Folklore and Fairy Tales, Primary (ages 6-9)

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Rafa Counts On Papá

Published: 2022, Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Tags: Appreciation of family, Counting, Love, Parent and child
Categories: Early Years (ages 2-6)Early Years (ages 2-6), Latinx in USEarly Years (ages 2-6), Latinx in US, Picture BookEarly Years (ages 2-6), Latinx in US, Picture Book, United States

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Grandma’s Tipi

Published: 2023, Harry N. Abrams
Tags: Appreciation of family, families, Family life, Grandmothers, Indigenous, Indigenous culture, Lakota
Categories: FictionFiction, Picture BookFiction, Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9)Fiction, Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9), United States

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Amil And The After

Published: 2024, Kokila
Tags: Art and artists, Hinduism, Muslims, Religion and beliefs, Siblings
Categories: Historical FictionHistorical Fiction, IndiaHistorical Fiction, India, Intermediate (ages 9-14)

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Serwa Boateng’s Guide To Witchcraft And Mayhem

Published: 2023, Disney Publishing Worldwide
Tags: African Mythology, Fairy Tales, Fantasy and magic, Grandmothers, Interpersonal relationships, Vampires
Categories: FantasyFantasy, GhanaFantasy, Ghana, Intermediate (ages 9-14)Fantasy, Ghana, Intermediate (ages 9-14), Myths and LegendsFantasy, Ghana, Intermediate (ages 9-14), Myths and Legends, United States

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The Blood Years

Published: 2023, Balzer + Bray
Tags: Coming of age, European history, Holocaust, Jewish, Siblings, World War II
Categories: Historical FictionHistorical Fiction, RomaniaHistorical Fiction, Romania, Young Adult (ages 14-18)

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Beasts Of War

Published: 2024, G.P. Putnam's Sons Books for Young Readers
Tags: action and adventure, gods, Heroes, Monsters, Survival
Categories: AfricaAfrica, FantasyAfrica, Fantasy, Myths and LegendsAfrica, Fantasy, Myths and Legends, Young Adult (ages 14-18)

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