Saturday, July 26, 2025

First Ascent by Kate Messner and Stevie Lewis - ADVISABLE

First Ascent by Kate Messner, illustrated by Stevie Lewis. NON-FICTION PICTURE BOOK. Yosemite Conservancy, 2025. $20. 9781951179335

BUYING ADVISORY: EL - ADVISABLE

APPEALS TO: SEVERAL

Royal Robbins and Warren Harding both found themselves through their love of rock climbing. Early in their careers, in the 1950’s,  they attempted to summit the northwest  face of Half DOme in Yosemite together, but were unsuccessful. Their partnership fractured and over the ensuing years they both made spectacular climbs, but never together.  They did, however, influence each other in positive and respectful ways.

I love seeing a book geared towards outdoor adventurers; kids love climbing so much already. Besides Messner’s great story-telling and Lewis’s engaging illustrations, the endpapers are educational and the back matter includes a lot more interesting information, including homages to other climbers. 

Cindy, Middle School Librarian, MLS



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