Library EventTotally Tweens: Junko Tabei and the Quest for Everest

Thursday, March 6, 2025 - 4:00pm to 5:00pm

03/06/2025 4:00pm 03/06/2025 5:00pm Totally Tweens: Junko Tabei and the Quest for Everest In honor of Women's History Month, join us to learn about a trailblazing figure in women's athletics - Junko Tabei, Japanese alpinist and mountaineer. In 1975, Tabei became the first woman to reach the summit of Mount Everest, the world's tallest mountain. Learn about Tabei's achievements through a read-aloud of a new picture book biography by Anita Yasuda, called "Up, Up, Ever Up!: Junko Tabei, a Life in the Mountains." Then embark on an immersive and interactive journey to Everest, through games, food, physical challenges, and crafts. Iowa City Public Library Iowa City Public Library America/Chicago public

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In honor of Women's History Month, join us to learn about a trailblazing figure in women's athletics - Junko Tabei, Japanese alpinist and mountaineer. In 1975, Tabei became the first woman to reach the summit of Mount Everest, the world's tallest mountain.

Learn about Tabei's achievements through a read-aloud of a new picture book biography by Anita Yasuda, called "Up, Up, Ever Up!: Junko Tabei, a Life in the Mountains." Then embark on an immersive and interactive journey to Everest, through games, food, physical challenges, and crafts.

If you need disability-related accommodations in order to participate in this event, please contact the Library.

This event is open to the public.

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