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Book Synopsis: As featured on Humans of New York “Hartland’s joyful folk-art illustrations bop from the gray-toned jazzy vibrancy of a bustling city neighborhood to the colorful harvest of a lush urban farm.” —The New York Times “An inspiring picture book for youngsters with meaningful ties to the environment, sustainability, and community engagement.” —Booklist
Discover the incredible true story of Harlem Grown, a lush garden in New York City that grew out of an abandoned lot and now feeds a neighborhood. Once In a big city called New York In a bustling neighborhood There was an empty lot. Nevaeh called it the haunted garden.
Harlem Grown tells the inspiring true story of how one man made a big difference in a neighborhood. After seeing how restless they were and their lack of healthy food options, Tony Hillery invited students from an underfunded school to turn a vacant lot into a beautiful and functional farm. By getting their hands dirty, these kids turned an abandoned space into something beautiful and useful while learning about healthy, sustainable eating and collaboration. Five years later, the kids and their parents, with the support of the Harlem Grown staff, grow thousands of pounds of fruits and vegetables a year. All of it is given to the kids and their families.
The incredible story is vividly brought to life with Jessie Hartland’s “charmingly busy art” (Booklist) that readers will pore over in search of new details as they revisit this poignant and uplifting tale over and over again. Harlem Grown is an independent, not-for-profit organization. The author’s share of the proceeds from the sale of this book go directly to Harlem Grown.
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Looking for a heartwarming and inspiring story to share with your little ones? Look no further than "Harlem Grown: How One Big Idea Transformed a Neighborhood". As featured on Humans of New York, this book is a must-read for children who are eager to learn about the environment, sustainability, and community engagement. With its joyful folk-art illustrations by Jessie Hartland, the pages of this book burst with vibrant colors, capturing the essence of a bustling city neighborhood and the transformation of an abandoned lot into a lush urban farm.
What makes "Harlem Grown" truly special is that it is based on a true story. It tells the tale of Tony Hillery, a man who saw the restlessness and lack of healthy food options among students from an underfunded school in Harlem. He invited them to join him in turning a vacant lot into a functional farm. Through their hard work and determination, these kids not only created a beautiful space but also learned valuable lessons about healthy eating, sustainability, and collaboration.
Fast forward five years, and the farm is now a thriving garden, producing thousands of pounds of nutritious fruits and vegetables each year. The best part? All of these fresh harvests are given back to the kids and their families. The impact of Harlem Grown is truly incredible and is beautifully brought to life in this book through Hartland's charming artwork. Get ready to be inspired as you dive into this poignant and uplifting tale.
By purchasing "Harlem Grown: How One Big Idea Transformed a Neighborhood", you are not only treating your child to a captivating story but also supporting a worthy cause. Harlem Grown is an independent, not-for-profit organization, and the author's share of the proceeds from the sale of this book goes directly to supporting their valuable work. Join us in spreading the word about this remarkable story and be a part of the positive change happening in our communities.
Ready to embark on this remarkable journey? Order your copy of "Harlem Grown: How One Big Idea Transformed a Neighborhood" here and get ready to be inspired!
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