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Crowd Funding - WOW Reading Ambassadors '25

Worlds of Words Center @worldsofwords.bsky.social · 6d

Last year, the WOW Reading Ambassadors distributed 250 books, met 7 authors & recorded 10 podcast episodes. Don't ask how many bagels we ate! Checkout their interactive graphic for how we fund this free program for middle & high school students.
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Worlds of Words Presents Imagination Fridays • Worlds of Words

Worlds of Words Center @worldsofwords.bsky.social · 14d

Imagination Fridays return with virtual events for classroom teachers. Join Pam Muñoz Ryan, @adamrex.bsky.social, Duncan Tonatiuh, & Mac Barnett & Shawn Harris as they share their latest book & an activity while taking student questions. Free, registration required.

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Learn about Imagination Fridays, presented by Worlds of Words and the Tucson Festival of Books, every Friday at 1pm - 1:40pm.

WOW Review: Volume XVII, Issue 4 • Page 9 of 12 • Worlds of Words

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Judi Moreillon, PhD @judimoreillon.bsky.social · 17d

On this Sun Day when we celebrate the power of solar and other renewable energy, #TLSky #EduSky please take time to read my @worldsofwords.bsky.social book reviews of The Last Straw: Kids vs. Plastics and Black Beach: A Community, Oil Spill, and the Origin of Earth Day. wowlit.org/on-line-publ...

The Last Straw: Kids vs. Plastics Written by Susan Hood Illustrated by Christiane Engel HarperCollins, 2021, 48 pp ISBN: 978-0062981394 From the introduction to the “News You Can Use” at the end of th...

WOW Dozen: I am a Child of the Village • Worlds of Words

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Worlds of Words Center @worldsofwords.bsky.social · 22d

The stories in this WOW Dozen emphasize that being a child of the village means growing & thriving with the unwavering support of family and community, carrying forward the deep-seated values & wisdom that shape Pacific Islander life.
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This month Monique Storie presents a dozen titles that feature Pacific Islander characters, inspired by the phrase "I am a child of the village."

2025 Trends in K-12 Global Literature • Worlds of Words

Worlds of Words Center @worldsofwords.bsky.social · 28d

Our new Global Reading List is out! Visit our website to learn what trends we see & download our lists by grade level (with the caveat that comfort reading & stretch reading are both valuable - ignore the levels if that serves your needs). wowlit.org/blog/2025/09...

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For September's Currents, Kathy Short explores trends in global children's literature, highlighting titles from around the world.

IBBY's 2025 Selection of Outstanding Books for Young People with Disabilities • Worlds of Words

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Worlds of Words Center @worldsofwords.bsky.social · Sep 2

We are fortunate to host this selection of international books on disability experiences in time to celebrate the 35th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act!

#IBBY #GlobalKidLit #BookSky

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A traveling exhibit featuring international books for and about young people with disabilities makes its U.S. debut in the Worlds of Words Center.

Back to School: Essential Read Alouds for Human-to-Human Connection and Empathy • Worlds of Words

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worldkidlit.bsky.social @worldkidlit.bsky.social · Sep 2

September is World Kid Lit Month: a month for everyone of any age to explore the world through international children’s books.

How to take part? Simply read a book for young people from another country. If you use social media, share what you’ve enjoyed with the hashtag #WorldKidLitMonth

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Child's Play USA @childsplayusa.bsky.social · Aug 15

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Delighted to THE CAN CARAVAN by Richard O'Neill, illustrated by @cindysykang.com in WOW Dozen: Picturebooks to Encourage Empathy and Helping booklist!
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More via our bio #kidlit #WorldsOfWords #empathy
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Worlds of Words Center @worldsofwords.bsky.social · Aug 7

As #educators, one of the most important things we can do in these early days of the school year is to begin building authentic, meaningful relationships with all students.

#edusky #picturebooks #ReadAlouds #empathy

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To celebrate the start of a new school year in August, Angelica Serrano shares titles to explore and embrace differences with students in read alouds.

It’s nearly World Kid Lit Month!

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worldkidlit.bsky.social @worldkidlit.bsky.social · Aug 6

It’s almost #WorldKidLitMonth - a time to explore the world through children’s literature! Read all about how to get involved here 📚 🌍 #kidlit #readtheworld

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Next month is September, World Kid Lit Month: the time to explore the world through international and translated children’s books. September is a busy month for many of us, so how can we get …

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Worlds of Words Center @worldsofwords.bsky.social · Aug 5

These 12 #picturebooks show children the ways they can be empathetic towards their peers and encourage kinder, more involved communities. The stories show people working towards empathy through policy, societal change and inclusion.

#WOWDozen #booksky

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WOW Dozen: Picturebooks to Encourage Empathy and Helping • Worlds of Words

August's WOW Dozen brings together a dozen picturebooks on empathy, showing how children can help others and encouraging helping in communities.

WOW Reads: S3, E7 - RAP Reads The Strange Case of Harleen and Harley by Melissa Marr

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Worlds of Words Center @worldsofwords.bsky.social · Jun 23

In a special combined group of middle & high school readers, the Reading Ambassadors came together where story worlds collide - in this strange case: DC Comics, Robert Lewis Stevenson & @melissamarrwriting.bsky.social. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/w...

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WOW Dozen: Books About Hair • Worlds of Words

Worlds of Words Center @worldsofwords.bsky.social · Jun 5

This #WOWDozen on hair could easily be three times as long; however, a dozen is 12, so we narrowed the book list to provide a variety of depictions and representations with the underlying belief that all hair (or lack thereof) is good hair. wowlit.org/blog/2025/06... #GlobalKidLit

This month, Janine Schall shares a dozen titles that celebrate hair and all that it can mean for different people and communities.

WOW Recommends: Oasis • Worlds of Words

Worlds of Words Center @worldsofwords.bsky.social · May 7

Guojing's nearly monochromatic illustrations in Oasis convey the emotional depth of loneliness and loss for millions of children due to family separation while the story and her use of traditional media take a stance against AI replacing humans in the creation of art. #WOWRecommends #BookSky #MGLit

The May WOW Recommends Book of the Month is Guojing's graphic novel, Oasis, a touching narrative about family set in a post-apocalyptic landscape.

8 Nonfiction Titles to Inspire Young Animal Conservationists

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School Library Journal @slj.com · Apr 15

8 Nonfiction Titles to Inspire Young Animal Conservationists
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From a picture book about whales to middle grade books on rescuing red wolves and honeybees, these informational texts will encourage burgeoning environmentalists to take on a cause.

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Worlds of Words Center @worldsofwords.bsky.social · Apr 16

#NicStone is open & warm, like her favorite color - orange. In this ep of WOW Reads, teens discuss Nic's assertion of fiction as truth through the lens of a lie, how a psychology degree helps character development & that pursuit of discomfort contributes to growth & staves off boredom. #YALit

WOW Reads: S3, E6 - TRAP Reads Dear Manny by Nic Stone - WOW Reads

Join the Worlds of Words Center Teen Reading Ambassadors (TRAP) as we discuss Dear Manny by Nic Stone.Nic Stone is open and warm, just like her favorite color -- orange. We discuss her commentary on l...

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Center for Educational Resources in Culture, Language & Literacy @cercll.bsky.social · Apr 11

Travel $ deadline for summer PD=Monday! This interactive workshop w/ @worldsofwords.bsky.social explores children's literature on refugee/immigrant experiences. Goal: encourage children to critically engage w/ story to make sense of their own lives/understand others'.
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WOW Dozen: Taking Action for the Earth • Worlds of Words

Worlds of Words Center @worldsofwords.bsky.social · Apr 12

Our Reading Ambassadors just completed hour one of our four-hour Read-A-Thon. They are hosting it on IG this year. Join us if you are engaged in sustained, focused reading this afternoon. If there's Sky interest, we can post here too. #MGLit #YALit

Worlds of Words Center @worldsofwords.bsky.social · Apr 3

Prepare for #EarthDay with this WOW Dozen presenting 12 global titles that highlight youth taking action to address local issues impacting the environment.

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The April WOW Dozen presents twelve titles that focus on youth taking actions to protect the local environment, animals and the planet as a whole.

2025 Summer Institute – Forced and Chosen Journeys: Refugee and Immigrant Experiences in Youth Literature | CERCLL

Worlds of Words Center @worldsofwords.bsky.social · Mar 26

Visit the U of A campus this Saturday as 12 cultural & science collections offer special programming for #UOfAMuseumDay! We will share our current art exhibit w/ activities, original illustrations from our archives, & a chance to compare award-winning global & international picturebooks.

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Arizona Astrobiology Center @azastrobiology.bsky.social · Mar 24

MUSEUM DAY 2025

Get ready to ignite your curiosity at U of A Museum Day on Saturday, March 29, 2025! This second annual event invites the community to experience museums and including Flandrau Science Center & Planetarium and Tree-Ring Lab.

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Worlds of Words Center @worldsofwords.bsky.social · Mar 19

In collab w/ @cercll.bsky.social, we offer "Forced & Chosen Journeys: Refugee & Immigrant Experiences in Youth Literature." The summer institute features authors, @kaokaliayang.bsky.social & Shifa Saltagi Safad, & Julie Kasper, who works w/ refugee & immigrant students in school contexts. #EduSky

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Reading Ambassadors: A Model for Youth Programming In a University Collection

Worlds of Words Center @worldsofwords.bsky.social · Mar 18

Reading Ambassadors receive a book for themselves and one to share in their school context, which makes for good middle/high school to university relationships. #EduSky Thank you ALSC for sharing our program!

Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC) @wearealsc.bsky.social · Mar 17

Learn more about the Worlds of Words Center Reading Ambassador program, which offers middle and high school students a free college experience that focuses on books written for their age group, on the ALSC blog! #kidlit #yalist #libraries

Learn how the Reading Ambassador program Reading Ambassador program furthers the mission of expanding perspectives through literature

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Worlds of Words Center @worldsofwords.bsky.social · Mar 17

The award-winning @andrealrogers.bsky.social discusses art, family & futurism in an #AuthorsCorner that speaks to educators. #EduSky #ChoochHelped #TheArtThieves

Author's Corner: Andrea Rogers • Worlds of Words

In this installment of Author's Corner, Andrea L Rogers discusses her latest books and the parts of her life and philosophy that she adds to her work.

WOW Recommends: Grandma's Roof Garden • Worlds of Words

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Worlds of Words Center @worldsofwords.bsky.social · Feb 6

Set in contemporary Chengdu, the capital city of Sichuan province in southwest China, Grandma’s Roof Garden tells a story of Granny’s love for gardening and sharing food with her family and neighbors, while also highlighting the theme of sustainability.

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Grandma's Roof Garden by Tang Wei is February's WOW Recommends! This charming picturebook brings to life a garden and the community it fosters.