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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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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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I Must Betray You

Published: 2022, Philomel Books
Tags: dictatorship, European history, political upheaval, Revolution
Categories: DramaDrama, Historical FictionDrama, Historical Fiction, RomaniaDrama, Historical Fiction, Romania, Young Adult (ages 14-18)

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Between Shades Of Gray: The Graphic Novel

Published: 2021, Philomel Books
Tags: Historical Fiction, Prejudice and racism, World War II
Categories: EuropeEurope, Historical FictionEurope, Historical Fiction, LithuaniaEurope, Historical Fiction, Lithuania, Young Adult (ages 14-18)

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Goodnight Ganesha

Published: 2021, Philomel Books
Tags: Grandparents, multigenerational, Sleep
Categories: AsiaAsia, Early Years (ages 2-6)Asia, Early Years (ages 2-6), IndiaAsia, Early Years (ages 2-6), India, Poetry

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Living Beyond Borders: Growing Up Mexican in America

Published: 2021, Philomel Books
Tags: Emigration and immigration, Mexican Americans, social issues
Categories: Latinx in USLatinx in US, North AmericaLatinx in US, North America, Short Stories - Anthologies - CollectionsLatinx in US, North America, Short Stories - Anthologies - Collections, Young Adult (ages 14-18)

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This Is How We Fly

Published: 2020, Philomel Books
Tags: Coming of age, Self-identity, Step families
Categories: Latinx in USLatinx in US, Realistic FictionLatinx in US, Realistic Fiction, SouthwestLatinx in US, Realistic Fiction, Southwest, Young Adult (ages 14-18)

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What We’ll Build

Published: 2020, Philomel Books
Tags: father and daughter, Values and virtues
Categories: EuropeEurope, IrelandEurope, Ireland, Picture BookEurope, Ireland, Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9)

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Fox’s Dream

Published: 1987, Philomel
Tags: Foxes, Haiku, nature and natural world
Categories: AsiaAsia, JapanAsia, Japan, Picture BookAsia, Japan, Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9)

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We Are Not From Here

Published: 2020, Philomel Books
Tags: Emigration and immigration, Mexican-American border, violence
Categories: Central AmericaCentral America, GuatemalaCentral America, Guatemala, Realistic FictionCentral America, Guatemala, Realistic Fiction, Young Adult (ages 14-18)

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The Bookwanderers

Published: 2019, Philomel Books
Tags: Adventure, Books, Family, Libraries, mothers, Reading
Categories: England (UK)England (UK), EuropeEngland (UK), Europe, FantasyEngland (UK), Europe, Fantasy, Intermediate (ages 9-14)

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The Fate Of Fausto

Published: 2019, Philomel Books
Tags: selfishness, values
Categories: EuropeEurope, Folklore and Fairy TalesEurope, Folklore and Fairy Tales, IrelandEurope, Folklore and Fairy Tales, Ireland, Picture BookEurope, Folklore and Fairy Tales, Ireland, Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9)

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