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Worlds of Words Center of Global Literacies and Literatures 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. The WOW Reads podcast centers voices of young readers who serve as Reading Ambassadors by engaging in literature discussions and author interviews and sharing books in their school and social contexts. Worlds of Words is a center in the University of Arizona College of Education.
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English
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41 episodes
since Feb. 15, 2023
episodic
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In this final reflection on the year, Teen Reading Ambassadors hardly know who we are.
We changed up the teen program to emphasize social and artistic opportunities to share what we are reading. Teens chose our themes and used a broader selection of books, directed our own conversations and created…
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In this final reflection on the year, Middle School Reading Ambassadors say we indulged ourselves in truth through fiction.
In our experience, books tell us stories that we might not otherwise have access to about important topics that require discussion. We’ve learned how to ask good questions and…
Join the Worlds of Words Center Middle School Reading Ambassadors (MSRAP) as we recap our experience around Alone (and Away) by Megan E. Freeman.In this episode, we talk about...
The ways we are prepared, or not, for an “imminent threat” event.
Books in verse and how poetry and prose differ.
The …
Join the Worlds of Words Teen Reading Ambassadors as we discuss the 2026 Tucson Festival of Books (TFOB).
Books & Authors mentioned:Warriors graphic novels by Natalie Riess & Sara Goetter (Erin Hunter, not at TFOB)Lynn Painter (Fake Skating)Emiko Jean (Love Me Tomorrow)Kat Cho (K Verse book…
Join the Worlds of Words Center Middle School Reading Ambassadors (MSRAP) as we recap our experience around The Freedom Seeker by Ruchira Gupta.In this episode, we talk about...
Preparing for the Tucson Festival of Books
Mixed-faith families and polarization
Cultural and political polarization in…
Join the Worlds of Words Teen Reading Ambassadors as we discuss disability experiences in K-12 literature.
Books mentioned:Red Apple (picturebook), by Tadahiro OgawaFlutter Forest (picturebook), concept by Colette PeltBlack Book of Colors (picturebook), by Menena Cottin and Rosana FariaYou Started …
Join the Worlds of Words Center Reading Ambassadors (RAP) as we recap our experience around predicting the 2026 Randolph Caldecott Medal winner for picturebook illustration.In this episode, we discuss...
Our understanding of the Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC) Caldecott committ…
Join the Worlds of Words Center Middle School Reading Ambassadors (MSRAP) as we recap our experience around Don’t Cause Trouble by Arree Chung.In this episode, we talk about...
Our Star Burger orders.
Awkward moments in middle school life and being “halfway to somewhere.”
Our creative processes, …
Join the Worlds of Words Center Teen Reading Ambassadors (TRAP) as we discuss the refugee experience in children's literature.
Books mentioned in this episode:"We Are Displaced" by Malala Yousafzai"The Unwanted: Stories of the Syrian Refugees" by Don Brown"Ink Knows No…
Join the Worlds of Words Center Middle School Reading Ambassadors (MSRAP) as we recap our experience around Halfway to Somewhere by Jose Pimienta.In this episode, we discuss...
Jo’s creative process.
The places and spaces we feel halfway between.
We recommend this book for our parents and teacher…
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