Library EventTotally 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 a virtual tour, sampling climber foods like Tibetan butter tea and roti, a koinobori watercolor flag craft, and more.

为纪念妇女历史月，请与我们一起了解开拓性的女运动员——日本登山家田井纯子 (Junko Tabei)。 1975年，田井成为第一位登上世界最高峰珠穆朗玛峰的女性。

今天我们将朗读Anita Yasuda新的插画传记《向上，向上，永远向上！》，了解田井的运动成就。然后，我们将通过虚拟导览踏上沉浸式的珠峰之旅，一起品尝西藏酥油茶和烤肉，制作水彩鲤鱼旗水。