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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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The Ghosts Of Rose Hill

Published: 2021, Peachtree Teen
Tags: biracial, Ghosts and spirits, Jewish, Music, novels in verse, Strong female protagonist
Categories: Czech RepublicCzech Republic, FictionCzech Republic, Fiction, RomanceCzech Republic, Fiction, Romance, Young Adult (ages 14-18)

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Spare Parts

Published: 2023, Farrar, Straus and Giroux (BYR)
Tags: education, Engineering, Friendship, illegal immigrant, Mexican Americans, robotics
Categories: Intermediate (ages 9-14)Intermediate (ages 9-14), Latinx in USIntermediate (ages 9-14), Latinx in US, NonfictionIntermediate (ages 9-14), Latinx in US, Nonfiction, United States

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Stolen Words

Published: 2017, Second Story Press
Tags: Cree, Grandfathers, Indigenous, Language, residential school
Categories: CanadaCanada, Picture BookCanada, Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9)Canada, Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9), Realistic Fiction

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Strangeworlds Travel Agency

Published: 2021, Aladdin
Tags: action and adventure, Fantasy and magic, Travel
Categories: England (UK)England (UK), FictionEngland (UK), Fiction, Intermediate (ages 9-14)

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The Bird In Me Flies

Published: 2020, Groundwood Books
Tags: Art and artists, Death and dying, Family and social issues, Grief, Mother and daughters
Categories: Biography - Autobiography- MemoirBiography - Autobiography- Memoir, FictionBiography - Autobiography- Memoir, Fiction, Intermediate (ages 9-14)Biography - Autobiography- Memoir, Fiction, Intermediate (ages 9-14), Sweden

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The Brontes: The Fantastically Feminist (And Totally True) Story Of The Astonishing Authors

Published: 2019, HACHETTE CHILDRENS GROUP
Tags: 19th Century, Authors, Famous Women, Women authors
Categories: Biography - Autobiography- MemoirBiography - Autobiography- Memoir, England (UK)Biography - Autobiography- Memoir, England (UK), NonfictionBiography - Autobiography- Memoir, England (UK), Nonfiction, Primary (ages 6-9)

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The Day Saida Arrived

Published: 2020, Blue Dot Kids Press
Tags: Arabic Language, Emmigrants and immigrants, Friendship, Language
Categories: Picture BookPicture Book, Primary (ages 6-9)Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9), Realistic FictionPicture Book, Primary (ages 6-9), Realistic Fiction, Spain

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Other Side Of The River

Published: 2022, Sourcebooks, Incorporated
Tags: Emmigrants and immigrants, Family and social issues, Mexican Americans, Prejudice and racism
Categories: Historical FictionHistorical Fiction, Intermediate (ages 9-14)Historical Fiction, Intermediate (ages 9-14), Mexico

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Questions Asked

Published: 2017, Elsewhere Editions
Tags: Questions and answers, social issues, Values and virtues
Categories: NonfictionNonfiction, NordicNonfiction, Nordic, Picture BookNonfiction, Nordic, Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9)

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Real Princesses Change The World

Published: 2023, Roaring Brook Press
Tags: Biographies, Princesses, Royalty
Categories: InternationalInternational, NonfictionInternational, Nonfiction, Picture BookInternational, Nonfiction, Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9)

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