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Farmer Will Allen and the growing table

Farmer Will Allen and the growing table

BiographyChildren's Books
Pages
32
Published
2013
Language
English

Synopsis

Discover the inspiring true story of Will Allen, a former basketball star who became a pioneering urban farmer and activist. This book introduces young readers to Allen's vision of transforming abandoned city spaces into thriving gardens, fostering a grassroots movement for healthy eating. Children will learn about composting, container gardening, and the power of growing their own food.

Prose complexity
1/10

Vibe

InspiringInformativeHeartwarming
Mentor Figure

Genres

Biography Children's Books

Authors

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Eric-Shabazz Larkin

Eric-Shabazz Larkin is an artist and author who writes books for children. He is the creator of Farmer Will Allen and the growing table, a story about urban farming and community building.

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Jacqueline Briggs Martin

Jacqueline Briggs Martin is an American author of children's literature and a teacher of creative writing. Her books have received several awards including, Caldecott Medal (1999), Golden Kite Award, Lupine Award (1996, 1998, 2003), Award for Excellence in Children's Literature from the Sterling North Society, and the Green Earth Award (2018). She has taught at Cornell College, University of Iowa, The Loft Literary Center, and is on faculty at Hamline University. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/J...