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Harlem Grown how one big idea transformed a neighborhood

"Once there was a lot full of trash. Now there is a lush, green farm. This is the story of Harlem Grown, a garden in New York City"--

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Main Author:	Hillery, Tony (Author)
Other Authors:	Hartland, Jessie (Illustrator)
Format:	Books Print Book
Language:	English
Published:	New York : A Paula Wiseman Book, Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers, [2020]
Edition:	First edition.
Subjects:	Urban agriculture > New York (State) > New York > Juvenile nonfiction. Community gardens > New York (State) > New York > Juvenile nonfiction. Picture books.
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Summary:	"Once there was a lot full of trash. Now there is a lush, green farm. This is the story of Harlem Grown, a garden in New York City"--
Physical Description:	1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 23 x 29 cm
Audience:	Ages 4-8 Grades 2-3
Bibliography:	Includes bibliographical references.
ISBN:	9781534402317 1534402314
Author Notes:	Tony Hillery is the founder and executive director of Harlem Grown. In 2011, he began volunteering at a public elementary school in Harlem. It was then that he noticed the vacant lot across from the street and had a big idea. The rest is history. Tony lives in New York, New York. He is the author of picture books Harlem Grown and Saturdays at Harlem Grown . Jessie Hartland is the author and illustrator of many nonfiction titles for young readers, including Our Flag Was Still There , which was named a Bank Street Best Book of the Year. The New York Times praised her "joyful folk-art illustrations" in Harlem Grown , written by Tony Hillery. She has painted murals at a Japanese amusement park, designed Christmas windows for Bloomingdale's, and put her mark on ceramics, watches, and all sorts of other things. She has done drawings for many magazines and newspapers, including The New York Times , Travel and Leisure Family Club, Martha Stewart Kids , and Bon Appétit . She lives in New York City. Visit her at JessieHartland.com.