Prize-winning stories from the United States, Canada, Colombia and Taiwan.
The MY HERO staff reviews every story submitted to the site and selects stories that are not only well-written, but also speak to the heart of both the writer and the reader. Stories selected for T-SHIRT prizes might be chosen to feature as well.
Aids Heroes:
Angel Heroes:
Daniel Bernstein
By: Haabil from Newark
Thomas Langone
By: Ryan from Eden Prairie
This is dedicated to JoAnn, Caitlin, and Brian Langone.
Animal Heroes:
Hero
By: Hero's Friends at School
Hero is an extraordinary therapy dog.
Artist Heroes:
Aaron Chang
By: Nicole from Newark
Aaron Chang inspires others through his photos of the beauty and majesty of the ocean.
Aaron Copland
By: Bennett from Iowa City
Aaron Copland
is one of the most respected American classical composers of the twentieth century.
Andy Warhol
By: Taryn from Lakewood
Audrey Hepburn
By: Katarina from San Diego
“For beautiful eyes, look for the good in others; for beautiful lips, speak only words of kindness; and for poise, walk with the knowledge that you are never alone.” ~ Audrey Hepburn
Dorothea Lange
By: Amanda from San Diego
"To live a visual life is an enormous undertaking, practically unattainable... But I have only touched it, just touched it." -Dorothea Lange
Harriet Powers
By: Ashley from Wallingford
The Buried Life
By: Isabelle from Greendale
Business Heroes:
Benjamin Franklin
By: Christopher from San Diego
Benjamin Franklinwas a scientist, inventor, visionary, statesman and philosopher.
Bill Gates
By: Lamson from Eden Prairie
Christopher Gardner
By: Natalia from Cali, Colombia
“Baby steps count, as long as you are going forward. You add them all up, and one day you look back and you’ll be surprised at where you might get to”. Chris Gardner
Henry M. Pellatt
By: Ilya from Newmarket
Community Heroes:
Jorge Munoz
By: Tammy from Eden Prairie
Luis Soriano Bohorquez
By: Ryan from San Diego
Luis Soriano Bohorquez
started the Biblioburro Library in the mountains of Colombia.
Richard Proudfit
By: Ben from Eden Prairie
Richard Proudfit
founded Kids Against Hunger to feed starving children around the world.
Georginne Mercado
By: Jessica from Mission Viejo
“The only things people remember about you when you are gone are the things that you’ve done in your life; and I want to be remembered for good things.” - Georginne Mercado
John Kahler
By: Mina from Glenview
My Awesome Hero
Earthkeeper Heroes:
John Muir
By: Josephine from San Diego
No bird soars too high if he soars with his own wings ~ William Blake
Explorer Heroes:
Family Heroes:
Brice Cunningham
By: Bailey from Pickerington
Brice Cunningham
is a hero to his sister because of his attitude, drive and wisdom.
Christian Roberts
By: Simone from Fredericksburg
Christian Roberts
is a cancer survivor who taught his sister to appreciate the precious gift of life.
Esther Pfannensteil
By: Delaney from Billings
Esther Pfannensteil
inspires her granddaughter with her generosity and deep faith.
John Estes
By: Catherine from Fredericksburg
Meredith Nelle Herndon
By: Madison from Georgia
Meredith Nelle Herndon
inspires her sister to live life to the fullest.
Stephen Siller: From The Tunnel to the Towers
By: Vincent from Manhasset
Stephen Siller: From The Tunnel to the Towers
was a firefighter who bravely sacrificed his life to save others on 9/11.
“A hero is somebody who is selfless, who is generous in spirit, who just tries to give back as much as possible and help people. A hero to me is someone who saves people and who really deeply cares.”
