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Dream Big. Work Hard. Never Give Up.
Martin Himler: The Boy with Big Dreams is a beautifully illustrated children's book that brings the inspiring true story of Martin Himler to life.
Born in Hungary, Martin dreamed of a better life. He crossed the ocean, worked in the coal mines of Eastern Kentucky, and built an immigrant community called Himlerville. Even when hard times came and the town faded, Martin's spirit never gave up. He later served in the U.S. Army during World War II and went on to publish The Miners' Journal, sharing the voices of working families across America.
Through simple storytelling and watercolor-style artwork, this book teaches children about:
Immigrant heritage and courage
Kentucky and Appalachian history
Coal mining communities of the 20th century
The power of dreams, hard work, and community
Perfect for classrooms, families, and young readers ages 6-10, Martin Himler: The Boy with Big Dreams shows how one person can make a lasting difference.
A portion of every sale supports the Save the Himler House Project, preserving the history of Himlerville and Martin County, Kentucky.
For parents, teachers, and children who love true stories of history, hope, and heritage, this book is a treasure.
Joe Clark
Joe Clark is a gardening and horticulture expert with a passion for all things grown out of the ground. As a child, Joe spent much of his time with his great grandmother in the garden, learning about all the different plants, growing fruit and veg and spotting garden wildlife.
Having previously worked in law and retail management, Joe left the corporate world behind to return to his true passion of gardening, and began to develop his own style. Moving away from the traditional, qualification-bound, allotment style of gardening he learned from his family, Joe embraced a ‘just try it’ mentality and a zero-waste approach, sharing his journey with his followers on social media and encouraging them to experiment along with him - no matter how limited their knowledge or gardening space. Today he inspires over 2.3 million people on TikTok, Facebook and Instagram to help themselves and the planet with his easy to follow tips and tricks. Across all platforms, JoesGarden videos have now been viewed half a billion times. He is the author of Get Growing.
Joe’s mission statement is clear: he wants to simplify the world of gardening and make it accessible for everyone! Anyone can have green fingers, you just need the confidence to try it.
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