{"product_id":"touching-everest","title":"Touching Everest","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePRE-ORDER TODAY! \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003ePublishing date: November 6, 2026\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eBy Erik Weihenmayer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eTactile Graphics by Ann Cunningham\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eIllustrations by Judith Krimski\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003ePrint\/braille with 10 tactile illustrations\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eTouching Everest\u003c\/em\u003e is a groundbreaking, universally designed children’s book inspired by the extraordinary journey of Erik Weihenmayer, the first blind person to reach the summit of Mount Everest. Created for both blind and sighted readers, it invites children and families to experience the wonders of the world’s highest peak through storytelling, touch, and imagination. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eFeaturing braille, large print, and richly detailed artwork that can be seen and felt, \u003cem\u003eTouching Everest\u003c\/em\u003e offers a pioneering adventure for all ages and abilities. Readers can now travel together through vibrant cultures and towering landscapes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eBut more than a climbing story, \u003cem\u003eTouching Everest\u003c\/em\u003e reveals insights into tenacity, teamwork, and the courage to transform our most daring dreams into nearly impossible summits.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eABOUT THE AUTHOR\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eErik Weihenmayer began his career as a middle-school English teacher before becoming one of the most accomplished adventure athletes in the world. In 2001, he made history as the first blind person to summit Mount Everest. Later, he completed the Seven Summits, the tallest peak on each continent. His expeditions have pushed far beyond climbing, including kayaking the entire length of the Colorado River through the Grand Canyon. Erik is also a founder of No Barriers USA, a nonprofit organization that helps people with disabilities to push through obstacles and build a mindset of possibility. He is the author of \u003cem\u003eTouch the Top of the World\u003c\/em\u003e, which was made into a feature film; \u003cem\u003eThe Adversity Advantage;\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eNo Barriers\u003c\/em\u003e. Erik lives in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains and is the proud father of Emma and Arjun. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"National Braille Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46732665094340,"sku":"Everest","price":70.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0613\/2354\/2724\/files\/WEBSITE_IMAGE_TEMPLATE.jpg?v=1790769554","url":"https:\/\/shop.nbp.org\/en-ca\/products\/touching-everest","provider":"National Braille Press","version":"1.0","type":"link"}