Art

The Linden Singing Tree by 800 students from Inner City and Suburban Pittsburgh, PA, under the guidance of Laurie Marshall Peace by Grade 6 Class at Aghbalou Elementary School Hands of Hope by Participants of the annual iEarn conference in Canada 2010 John Muir by Robert Shetterly

Feeding Me for Life by Julio Lukwago of Uganda Amelia Earhart by Christine from Valley View Elementary one word by Quinn Matthews

Film - Elementary School

Ruth Foster - Canada 4th Grader Miranda is inspired by her environmental hero Ruth Foster. Producer: Miranda Andersen Sam - USA Sam is a helpful seeing-eye dog. Made possible by a grant from the California Arts Council 2008. Producer: Katherine, Jose, Guillermo and Arlene Feather Flowers - Australia A young woman talks to her hero, her grandmother, who tells her stories of her early life in Australia. Producer: Meg and Lacey

Film - Middle School

SPEAK - USA A middle school-er wanted to know "What would you say to the world?" Producer: Nathan Kress The Man in Orange - Jordan Students in Jordan discuss their heroes who work to make their city clean. Producer: Nadine, Mohammad, Aya and Deya Life in a Box - Jordan Hatem is a heroic young autistic boy living in Jordan. Producer: Leen, Ramez, Sabal & Najaa

Film - High School

Have a Home Run Day - Skipper is a true hometown hero who inspires everyone he meets with his sense of joy. Producer: John Barrett & Austin Dodge Surfer's Healing - A non-profit gives autistic children a chance to shine. Producer: Jack Winter Call to Create - Jordan An exploration of how creativity can be heroic. Producer: Ghazel Etoum, Hanen Karajah, Dana Khamis & Samia Kayyali The Healer - Senegal The Healer uses the natural world to cure his community. Producer: Fary Sakho

The Minda Story - Australia The disabled workers at Minda have a strong community of friends. Producer: Emily Wirth and Dave Mikolaj Saviour of the Seas - Australia Aaron Machado rescues sea animals in danger. Producer: Suriah Fishburn Bungey, Ashleigh Tardivo, Jessica Judd-Ireland Peace Begins - Canada Slater works with other youth activists in a colorful celebration of Peace Day. Producer: Slater Jewell-Kemker

Film - College

Heroes of the Season - USA Athletes discuss overcoming obstacles to compete in a national snowboarding competition. Producer: Oscar Loreto and Sarah Noone The Cola Kayak - An adventure down the LA river on a kayak made of recycled materials. 2008 Producer: Jody Lemmon Joey - USA Joey is a remarkable hero who captured the heart of filmmaker Shaun MacGilllivray. Producer: Shaun MacGillivray Plastic Plague - USA Plastic pollution is threatening the ocean's ecosystems, but we can work together to prevent further damage! Producer: Jody Lemmon

Stories - Elementary School

Becky Matkov works to preserve Miami's indigenous history. By Madeline from Miami Graham Hartley Woolfall was an accomplished architect who is admired and loved by his great granddaughter. By Natalie from Laguna Beach Jennifer Porter is a hero to her daughter, Stephanie, because of the way she humbly cares for her family and others. By Stephanie from Lindon J.N. (Ding) Darling was a conservationist and cartoonist who used his art to raise awareness about the environment. By Lauren from Charlotte

Lindsay Leigh Kimmett inspires her cousin to live life to the fullest and never stop growing. By Carly from Calgary Martin Luther King, Jr. brought change through non-violence. by Nick Campbell from Juneau, Alaska Devin VanCleave was the Ambassador for a campaign to collect toys for children's hospitals. By Rolf from Portland Marie-Rose Gineste By Gil from Washington

Franklin Delano Roosevelt: The New Dealer guided the United States through the Great Depression and World War II. By Catherine from Manhasset Norm Flynn founded an organization committed to empowering kids through ice hockey. By Brayden from Anmore, B.C., Canada Raoul Wallenberg saved thousands of lives during the Holocaust. By Ms. Fraser's Class Thomas Alva Edison By Caleb from Lincoln

Azie Morton valued education and gave back to her community. By Alex from Austin Amelia Earhart By Christine from La Crescenta The Danish Resistance acted bravely in a time of darkness. By Karthik from Washington Art Miki founded the National Association for Japanese Canadians to help redress Japanese rights lost during WWII. By Taylor from Delta, British Columbia, CA

CHAMPS Dogs save lives by sniffing out landmines. By Maxine from Austin Louisa May Alcott was the beloved author of 'Little Women.' By Camille from Laguna Beach Pauline Shubel Buzan By Jamie from Laguna Beach Denise Buchner is a hero to her son, Oliver, because she helps people in Third World countries. By Oliver from Redwood Meadows

Stories - Middle School

Sadie Dunn is an inspiring role model as a teacher and great-grandmother. By Jemirio from Roxboro Mary Cassatt filled the world with her beautiful paintings of children, mothers, love and kindness. By Claire from New York Balto led his dog team on the lifesaving 1925 serum run to Rome, Alaska By Brooke from Toronto, Canada Heather Martina's Aunt Heather leaves everything to help others. By Martina from Buenos Aires

Benjamin Kahn involves school children in regrowing coral to help save damaged reefs in the Red Sea. By Christina, Caracol, Maddie, and Sophie from Seattle Donkey By Mohamed from Tinghir Clara Hale was foster mother and founder of the Hale House. By Jessica from Mississauga, Canada Austin Gutwein founded Hoops of Hope. By Lindsey from Palmer, Massachusetts

Benjamin Franklin was an inventor, diplomat, writer, and a huge influence on American history. By Scott from Montvale Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf is the president of Liberia and the first woman to be head of state in all of Africa. By Caroline, Julia and Zoe from New Haven County, CT Jean-Michel Cousteau is committed to protecting the ocean for future generations through education and conservation. By Slater Soichiro Honda was a successful inventor and businessman who built the Honda Motor Company. By Isabella from San Francisco

Mohamed Anwar El Sadat risked his life for peace. By Youssef from Cairo Sandra Kay Yow is a groundbreaking women's basketball coach and founder of Kay Yow/WBCA Cancer Fund. By Callie from Roxboro Stephen Siller: From The Tunnel to the Towers was a firefighter who bravely sacrificed his life to save others on 9/11. By Vincent from Manhassat Ella Fitzgerald was a beloved songstress who used her success to help people of all races, cultures and beliefs. By Julie from Selden

Hoang V. Vu never gives up; he knows there is always hope and teaches his daughter that 'Every little thing helps!' By Jessica from Mississauga

Stories - High School

Doctor Steven Kopits was a compassionate physician who lives on in the hearts of his patients. By Jonny from Fredericksburg Dr. Barbara Ross Lee became the first African American woman dean of a US medical school. By Sabin from Raleigh Lou Ferrigno is a successful actor and bodybuilder who overcame a hearing disability. By Hunter from Fredericksburg S.A.D. Horse Rescue is dedicated to rescuing neglected draft horses. By Lindsay from Millbrook

Karla Diane Hurrell and her husband have fostered over 150 children. By Sara from Joplin Yury Usachev is a famous Russian cosmonaut and passionate ambassador for the space program. By Vera from Korolev Raden Ajeng Kartini championed education and civil rights for women in Indonesia. By Ines from Jakarta Dean Kamen makes science and technology exciting for young people, By Oleg from Toronto

Ansel Adams was an 'artist-activist' whose photographs of nature inspired conservation. By Donita from Billings, Montana Derwin and Tori gave Ian, and other kids, a chance at a better life. By Ian from Woodland Hills Josephine Baker was a popular African American dancer in France, fought for civil rights and freedom against the Nazis. By Amélie from Lyon Eddie Aikau loved the sea and often risked his life to save others By Jon from Pukalani, Hawaii

Fridtjof Nansen was a daring explorer, a freedom fighter, and a selfless humanitarian. By Sasha from Fredericksburg Dr. Edward Jenner discovered the vaccine. By Tomas from Fredericksburg Dr. Gloria WilderBrathwaite was inspired to provide health care to the poor in the innner city. By Victoria from Raleigh End Malaria Campaign and ToyJoy Project 2010 By Benson Kedumele from Gaborone, Botswana

Stories - College/University

Catherine Malonza saved her brother's life. By Keegan Malonza from San Marcos Ranald MacDonald was a Native American/Scot wayfarer who helped open up Japan to the West. By Kelley from Spokane Dick Hoyt is a dedicated Dad who breaks down barriers to his son's disability. By Jay from Spokane Frederick Douglass courageously spoke out against slavery and became a trusted advisor to Abraham Lincoln. By Donna from Cal State Fullerton

Galileo Galilei was the first to use a telescope to observe the stars and planets. By Patricia from Spokane