{"product_id":"atlanta-hustle-gregory-lilien-9798267481496","title":"Atlanta Hustle: From Dirt to Dollars: A Kids' Chapter Book About Gardening, Entrepreneurship, and Teamwork in Atlanta (Young Founder Series, Ages 9-12","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAtlanta Hustle: From Dirt to Dollars)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat if your school garden could turn into a business?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cb\u003eAtlanta Hustle\u003c\/b\u003e, part of the \u003ci\u003eHustle Series\u003c\/i\u003e within the \u003ci\u003eYoung Founder Series\u003c\/i\u003e, two friends discover how teamwork, creativity, and a little red Georgia clay can grow into something much bigger than vegetables. This fun, inspiring kids' chapter book (ages 9-12) blends entrepreneurship with gardening, friendship with financial literacy, and the vibrant spirit of Atlanta with the universal challenges of starting something new.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMeet Noah and Mia. They're classmates assigned to the school's least promising garden bed-a patch of dirt so dry it looks impossible to grow anything. But instead of giving up, they see opportunity. With grit, imagination, and some help from neighbors, teachers, and local markets, the pair turn their little patch into a thriving garden business. Along the way, they discover the true meaning of hustle: planting seeds of effort, watering them with teamwork, and harvesting more than just profits.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom selling fresh herbs at a farmer's market to inventing their own plant food blend, Noah and Mia quickly realize that running a business isn't just about making money. It's about problem-solving, collaboration, and finding joy in the process. They'll stumble, face competition, and sometimes disagree-but every setback teaches them something new about themselves, their community, and the value of persistence.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book is packed with: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e✅ \u003cb\u003eEntrepreneurship for kids\u003c\/b\u003e - showing how to take an idea, test it, and turn it into a real business.\u003cbr\u003e✅ \u003cb\u003eGardening and STEM learning\u003c\/b\u003e - soil, sunlight, and science made fun and practical.\u003cbr\u003e✅ \u003cb\u003eTeamwork and friendship\u003c\/b\u003e - navigating disagreements, celebrating wins, and learning from mistakes.\u003cbr\u003e✅ \u003cb\u003eFinancial literacy for kids\u003c\/b\u003e - tracking costs, setting prices, and understanding profit.\u003cbr\u003e✅ \u003cb\u003eAtlanta landmarks and culture\u003c\/b\u003e - from crepe myrtles to farmer's markets, the city shines through the story.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePerfect for fans of \u003ci\u003eThe Lemonade War\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eKid Start-Up\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eShark Tank for Kids\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003cb\u003eAtlanta Hustle\u003c\/b\u003e is both a fun story and a kid-friendly business book that empowers readers to see themselves as creators, problem-solvers, and entrepreneurs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eParents, teachers, and librarians will love how this middle grade novel combines storytelling with real-world skills. It's an engaging way to teach financial literacy, teamwork, and the basics of starting a business-without ever feeling like a lesson. Kids will laugh, cheer, and maybe even dream up their own hustle.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Hustle Series\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEach \u003ci\u003eHustle\u003c\/i\u003e book introduces readers to new cities, new kid founders, and new business ideas-from food trucks in Austin to car washes in Detroit to pet photography in San Diego. Together, the series forms the \u003ci\u003eYoung Founder Series\u003c\/i\u003e, a one-of-a-kind collection of entrepreneurship chapter books for kids ages 9-12.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAtlanta Hustle: From Dirt to Dollars\u003c\/b\u003e is more than a story about gardening-it's about believing in yourself, working with others, and discovering that sometimes the biggest growth happens outside the garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Gregory Lilien\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798267481496\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 09\/28\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 100\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.28lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.21d","brand":"Gregory Lilien","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48997209211135,"sku":"9798267481496","price":11.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/atlanta-hustle-gregory-lilien-9798267481496","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}