Up, Up, Ever Up! Junko Tabei
audiobook (Unabridged) ∣ A Life in the Mountains
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Anita Yasuda's evocative biography about Junko Tabei, the first woman to summit Everest, is equal parts grit and grace.
"An inspiring biography of a trailblazing woman, lyrically told... 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 Mochizuki, bestselling author of Baseball Saved Us
Junko Tabei dreamed of a life climbing mountains. But men refused to climb with her. Sponsors told her to stay home. And gloves were not made to fit her hands. Junko, eager and unstoppable, wouldn't let these obstacles get in her way.
Instead, she planned an expedition to summit Mount Everest with an all-women team. Battling icy peaks, deep crevasses, and even an avalanche, Junko refused to give up. She climbed step by step . . . up, up, ever up!
After summiting the world's tallest peak, Junko took on a new challenge: protecting the wild spaces she loved for future generations.
This celebration of a trailblazing climber who shattered gender stereotypes invites us to dare to reach our dreams—no matter how big.
Supplemental enhancement PDF accompanies the audiobooks.