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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
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Serpent Sea (Spice Road)

Published: 2024, Delacorte Press
Categories: Database

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A Song Of Wraiths And Ruin

Published: 2021, Balzer + Bray
Tags: Folklore, Magic, refugee, romance, War, West Africa, YA
Categories: FantasyFantasy, Folklore and Fairy TalesFantasy, Folklore and Fairy Tales, West AfricaFantasy, Folklore and Fairy Tales, West Africa, Young Adult (ages 14-18)

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The Prince And The Coyote

Published: 2022, Levine Querido
Tags: Adventure, Betrayal, coyote, epic, Historical Fiction, Mexico, Pre-columbian Mexico, Revenge, Royalty
Categories: Historical FictionHistorical Fiction, MexicoHistorical Fiction, Mexico, Pura BelpréHistorical Fiction, Mexico, Pura Belpré, Young Adult (ages 14-18)

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Three Tasks For A Dragon

Published: 2023, Candlewick
Tags: Dragons, Fantasy and magic, Friendship, magical creatures, Overcoming adversity
Categories: FantasyFantasy, FictionFantasy, Fiction, Intermediate (ages 9-14)Fantasy, Fiction, Intermediate (ages 9-14), Ireland

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The Legend Of The Storm Goose

Published: 2022, Page Street Kids
Tags: Animals, Death, Friendship with Animals, Grief, Myths and legends
Categories: FictionFiction, Picture BookFiction, Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9)Fiction, Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9), Scotland (UK)

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A River Of Royal Blood

Published: 2019, G.p. Putnam's Sons Books For You
Tags: action and adventure, Fantasy and magic, romance, Sorcery
Categories: AfricaAfrica, FantasyAfrica, Fantasy, Young Adult (ages 14-18)

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The Sinking Of The Vasa

Published: 2018, Henry Holt and Co. (BYR)
Tags: Boats and ships, History, military, Tragedy
Categories: EuropeEurope, NonfictionEurope, Nonfiction, Picture BookEurope, Nonfiction, Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9)Europe, Nonfiction, Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9), Sweden

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Children of Blood and Bone

Published: 2018, Henry Holt and Company
Tags: Emotions, Magic, Supernatural, Sword and sorcery
Categories: AfricaAfrica, FantasyAfrica, Fantasy, NigeriaAfrica, Fantasy, Nigeria, West AfricaAfrica, Fantasy, Nigeria, West Africa, Young Adult (ages 14-18)

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The Crane Girl

Published: 2017, Shen's Books
Tags: Birds, Compassion and kindness, Folktales and Fairytales, Values and virtues
Categories: Folklore and Fairy TalesFolklore and Fairy Tales, JapanFolklore and Fairy Tales, Japan, Picture BookFolklore and Fairy Tales, Japan, Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9)

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Ranger’s Early Years, 2

Published: 2016, Philomel
Tags: Heroes, Kidnapping, Magic, Monsters
Categories: FictionFiction, Intermediate (ages 9-14)Fiction, Intermediate (ages 9-14), Oceania

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