Climb On!

A Bank Street Best Book of 2023! Take a hike with this father-daughter adventure that’s sure to inspire you to get outside.

When a young child reminds her dad about the hike they planned, her father is hesitant –To the tippy top? It’s a great day to watch futbol (soccer). But as the two climb on, her enthusiasm is contagious. Filled with setbacks, surprises, and stunning views, this warm and humorous story highlights in vivid colors the bonding power of a shared experience. A list of creatures at the end prompts a second look for keen-eyed readers to make discoveries of their own.

Baptiste Paul and Jacqueline Alcntara (co-creators ofThe Field) have teamed up again! Baptiste’s humorous and tender text, with a sprinkling of Creole words straight from the Pitons, and Jacqueline Alcntara’s vibrant and evocative illustrations capture the wonder and emotions experienced on the trail and the special relationship between a parent and child.

Baptiste Paul (he/him) is a St. Lucian-born children’s book author. He is a native Creole/Patois speaker who enjoys sharing stories of his experiences with anyone who will listen. His debut picture book, The Field, was inspired by his childhood in St Lucia, and received starred reviews from Kirkus, The Horn Book, and Booklist.

Jacqueline Alcntara is a children’s picture book illustrator. Her debut picture book,The Field, written by Baptiste Paul, received 3 starred reviews and won the Sonia Lynn Sadler Award, was a Junior Library Guild selection, and also appeared on theHorn BookFanfare Best of 2018, theSchool Library JournalBest of 2018, and the CCBC 2018 Choices lists. Jacqueline’s favorite days are spent drawing, painting, writing, and walking her dog. She lives in Chicago.

• Publisher: Northsouth
• Pages: 32
• Dimensions: 8.5 X 11 X 0.2 inches | .11 pounds
• Language: English
• Type: Paperback
• EAN/UPC: 9780735845756
• BISAC Categories: Family – Parents – People & Places – Caribbean & Latin America – Social Themes – Self-Esteem & Self-Reliance, Sports & Recreation – Camping & Outdoor Activities, Sports & Recreation – General

Filled with epic outdoor photography and a wide spectrum of profiles, this impressive and visually rich volume celebrates the courage, persistence, and sense of renewal that define every climber’s journey. Sensitive to the experiences of beginning climbers-and of the truth that every climber, no matter their level, must repeatedly face the uncertainty of gaining a foothold-this book offers a global portrait of what it means to move upward despite fear, doubt, or the unfamiliar. Structured around 22 profiles, it highlights climbers from a range of backgrounds and disciplines: bouldering, rock climbing, big-wall routes, ice climbing, deep-water soloing, and indoor climbing. Each story reflects early attempts, setbacks, breakthroughs, and the quiet determination that makes climbing a lifelong practice of beginning again. The accompanying photography-alpine vistas, desert rocks, sunlit gym holds, nighttime campsites, and candid moments of camaraderie-immerses readers in the climbing lifestyle with remarkable immediacy. It is equally suited to those just entering the sport, seasoned climbers seeking renewed inspiration, and community leaders or instructors who want to foster an environment of learning and support. A concluding section gathers essential resources-including basic climbing information, a glossary, and a grade-conversion chart-making this visually rich volume both an invitation and a guide to the world of climbing. AUTHOR: Carolina Amell is a graphic designer specializing in contemporary visual culture. Her books include Surf Like a Girl, Skate Like a Girl, Extreme Like a Girl, Adventuress, and Every Body Surf (all published by Prestel). She lives in Barcelona, Spain. 256 colour illustrations