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Anita Yasuda’s evocative picture book biography about Junko Tabei, the first woman to summit Everest, is equal parts grit and grace. Dazzlingly illustrated by Caldecott Honor artist Yuko Shimizu.

“An inspiring biography of a trailblazing woman, lyrically told and lushly illustrated. This important story reminds us that pursuing our dreams can not only empower us, but others as well.” —Andrea Wang, bestselling author of the Newbery Honor and Caldecott Medal-winning Watercress

“A heartwarming and inspiring story of how climbing can ultimately connect us back down with the earth and those around us.” —Ashima Shiraishi, bestselling author of How to Solve a Problem: The Rise (and Falls) of a Rock-Climbing Champion

“If the world doesn''t know who Junko Tabei was, then this is the introduction.” —Ken Mochiz

Up Up Ever Up Junko Tabei A Life in the Mountains

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    Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Inc
    Publication Date: 1/24/2024
    ISBN13: 9780063242418, 978-0063242418
    ISBN10: 0063242419

    Children & Teen , Children's Non-Fiction

    Description

    Anita Yasuda’s evocative picture book biography about Junko Tabei, the first woman to summit Everest, is equal parts grit and grace. Dazzlingly illustrated by Caldecott Honor artist Yuko Shimizu.

    “An inspiring biography of a trailblazing woman, lyrically told and lushly illustrated. This important story reminds us that pursuing our dreams can not only empower us, but others as well.” —Andrea Wang, bestselling author of the Newbery Honor and Caldecott Medal-winning Watercress

    “A heartwarming and inspiring story of how climbing can ultimately connect us back down with the earth and those around us.” —Ashima Shiraishi, bestselling author of How to Solve a Problem: The Rise (and Falls) of a Rock-Climbing Champion

    “If the world doesn''t know who Junko Tabei was, then this is the introduction.” —Ken Mochiz

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