Elyssa Gavin

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Junko’s Climb: The First Woman to Stand on Top of the World by Elyssa Gavin Gavin applauds the heights reached by Junko Tabei (1939–2016), the first woman to climb Mt. Everest, in an invigorating story t...

★ “Invigorating” picture book JUNKO’S CLIMB: THE FIRST WOMAN TO STAND ON TOP OF THE WORLD by Elyssa Gavin and illustrator HifuMiyo offers “a zoomed-out perspective that contrasts the protagonist’s human form with her chosen environment’s cold immensity”

Coming soon: new projects from @thatlukeperson.bsky.social @tammisauer.bsky.social @elyssagavin.bsky.social @suzylevinson.bsky.social + more buff.ly/OlJTxl6

Thank you so much! Hoping readers find it sweet in more ways than one! :)

So excited to share the Publishers Marketplace announcement for my second book, SCOOP! 🍦🦺

I have loved working with
@redcometpressbooks.bsky.social and can't wait to see how Ricky De Los Angeles brings Scoop to life. Big thanks to @pageturnerlit.bsky.social as always for all his support and work.

Thank you so much Kris!! ❤️❤️

So cool to see Junko’s Climb included in this list of great children’s books about inspiring women! Thank you to Oprah Daily for the lovely review!

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Thanks so much Kris! Hope you enjoy! Make sure you look under the jacket too - the art beneath is also beautiful!

Release day vibes: 📕😍💐

Junko’s Climb is officially out in the world! 🥹❤️

So grateful to everyone who helped bring this book to life. I'm honored to be a part of bringing Junko Tabei's story into more homes and libraries.

My heart is full. Thank you for celebrating with me!

📖 My debut book comes out TOMORROW! 🎉

And I get to celebrate the release of Junko’s Climb with a book signing at Monstera’s Books in Overland Park this Saturday! 

🪴 If you haven’t yet preordered and would like to, a link to order from Monstera’s is in my bio. 

#picturebook #author #debutauthor

So thankful for this feature from The Garden City Telegram, a newspaper I grew up reading. Grateful for the support and for the chance to share about my book. 📚 ❤️ (link in bio)

You can sign up to view one free article on their website if you’re interested in reading more!

Thankful for another positive review for Junko’s Climb! Paired a favorite quote with a favorite spread 😍😍

Can’t believe it’s only 3 weeks from the release date! Pre-order links in bio, or request to borrow from your local library!

❄️ It’s time for another
Barnes and Noble preorder sale! Now through January 1, you can preorder JUNKO’S CLIMB for just $14.99 through Barnes and Noble with a free account using the code PREORDER25 at checkout. ❄️

JUNKO'S CLIMB received a starred review from @publisherswkly.bsky.social! So grateful, can't believe release date is under 2 months away! ❄️🏔️

Thanks to the team at @unionsquarekids.bsky.social for their work to bring this book into the world and to @pageturnerlit.bsky.social for making it possible!

Page Turner Literary Agency holiday party 2025

So a few Page Turners walk into a bar…
Actually, @pageturnerlit.bsky.social never sings his own praises, so occasionally we have to meet and toast him ourselves! Page Turner Literary Agency holiday party 2025! #Kidlit #AmWriting📚🎉🎄🥂

It's my first Barnes and Noble preorder sale! JUNKO'S CLIMB is only $14.99 through 9/5, and so many other great titles are on sale too!

Thank you!!

So excited to share the cover by HifuMiyo for my debut PB, JUNKO’S CLIMB, and to share that it’s available for preorder!

Tap the bio link to preorder, and get excited for 2/10/26! 🏔️ ❄️

#CoverReveal #KidLit #BookLaunch #WritingCommunity #PictureBook #AmWriting #DebutAuthor #picturebooks #JunkoTabei

Junko's Climb
Words by @elyssagavin.bsky.social
Art by HifuMiyo
Published by @unionsquarekids.bsky.social

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We just checked it out again last week! So cute and sweet!

A new favorite from our latest library haul. Guaranteed laughs every time from my son who loves kitties and anything silly, and a sweet message about family in the end, too. 🦆 🐱

White lilies with green leaves in a room with beige walls

Lilies from my husband and son 🥰 hearing “Hey Mom! We got you a surprise!” is always a joy.

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Congrats! My son and I enjoyed your book earlier this year!

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Interesting! I was surprised myself when I learned about her journey as an adult that I’d never heard about her before. Hoping this book will help her name and story to be better-known!