How to Solve a Problem

Author Ashima Shiraishi Illustrated by Yao Xiao

Grades Pre-K-3 Ages 4-8

From Ashima Shiraishi, one of the world's youngest and most skilled climbers, comes a true story of strength and perseverance--in rock climbing and in life.

To a rock climber, a boulder is called a "problem," and you solve it by climbing to the top. There are twists and turns, falls and scrapes, and obstacles that seem insurmountable until you learn to see the possibilities within them. And then there is the moment of triumph, when there's nothing above you but sky and nothing below but a goal achieved.

Ashima Shiraishi draws on her experience as a world-class climber in this story that challenges readers to tackle the problems in their own lives and rise to greater heights than they would have ever thought possible.

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Hardcover 9781524773274
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State Awards

North Carolina

2024, North Carolina Book Award, Selection

Texas

2021, Texas Topaz Nonfiction Reading List, Selection

Vermont

2021-2022, Red Clover Book Award, Nominee

Wisconsin

2021, Wisconsin State Reading Association Recommends List, Selection

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