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Contact Rebecca Ballenger, Worlds of Words Associate Director It may seem sweet to have adorable kids engaging in the quaint act of reading, but we see ourselves on the cutting edge of children’s literature with plenty of opportunities for digital connection. The sustained focused reading we do with the hard copies of our books combined […]

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By Janine M. Schall, University of Texas Rio Grande Valley The relationship between grandparents and grandchildren is special. Grandparents often play an influential role in the lives of their grandchildren, providing support to parents, childcare, positive examples and unconditional love which helps children feel safe and secure. Grandparents often share their knowledge, wisdom and family traditions […]

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October is the month to shine for cosplayers and Trick-or-Treaters. One of the most popular costumes in the last two decades has been that of No-Face from the movie, Spirited Away. This 2001 fantasy/adventure movie was inspired by the book, The Village Beyond the Mist by Sachiko Kashiwaba. Although the movie draws inspiration from the […]

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Contact Rebecca Ballenger, Worlds of Words Associate Director Worlds of Words renews our commitment to make a meaningful impact on middle and high school readers through the Worlds of Words Center Reading Ambassador program. Since its inception in 2018, the Reading Ambassador program has been instrumental in creating a community for young people around reading, […]

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Outside Mom, Inside Mom captures the everyday experiences of a Korean American boy and his mother. In their daily lives, they navigate between two selves, the person they truly are and the version shaped by how others see them. Through the contrasting versions of how they act inside and outside the home, this book invites […]

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By Kathy G. Short, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ Each year, we report the annual trends in global literature for young people after updating the annual global recommended reading lists. These lists consist of books published and/or distributed in the U.S. between July 2024 and July 2025. What is interesting this year is that the […]

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By Monique C. Storie, University of Guam A young Micronesian student recently remarked, “I am a child of the village.” This powerful declaration resonates with many Pacific Islanders because it captures an enduring connection to deep-seated values, cultural heritage and social norms that shape personal identity as well as one’s place within the community. Inspired […]

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A new traveling exhibit featuring international books for and about young people with disabilities makes its U.S. debut in the Worlds of Words Center in time to celebrate the 35th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act. The books in this exhibit show how children around the world can read independently, learn alongside their peers […]

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Being Home is a contemporary story of a young Cherokee girl making the move from her current house in the city back to her ancestorial lands. Life in the city is chaotic and lacks the rhythm, family and natural surroundings of “home.” The young girl is ready to return home to the land of her […]

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By Angelica Serrano, Tucson Unified School District, Tucson, AZ The start of a new school year is a time of excitement, anticipation and a whirlwind of emotions—for both students and teachers. The classroom is organized, stocked with brand-new school supplies and decorated with care. A clean slate if you will. But beyond the bulletin boards […]

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