Nkosi Johnson
By: MY HERONkosi Johnson was an orphan infected by HIV who spoke out on behalf of children with AIDS.
Ryan White
By: John from GreensburgRyan White devoted his life to educating the public about AIDS.
Thembi Ngubane
Thembi Ngubane offered hope to others living with HIV/AIDS.
Terry Fox
By: Andy from British Columbia, CanadaTerry Fox a nation through his courage and tenacity.
Skye Malik
By: Sue GladerSkye Malik
founded the Paco Project to empower those with dyslexia.
Efren Penaflorida
By: Amanda MolinaroEfren Penaflorida
helped create Dynamic Teen Company
Erica Fernandez
By: Daniel ChavezErica Fernandez
gave a voice to the voiceless and saved her neighborhood.
Nick Vujicic
By: Tim from San DiegoNick Vujicic
went from a life without limbs to a life without limits
William Kamkwamba
By: Wendy Jewell & David KemkerWilliam Kamkwamba
designed and built a windmill, at the age of 14, for his family in Malawi, Africa.
Jack Johnson
By: Alex from San DiegoJack Johnson
is a musician who encourages kids to take care of the environment.
Velma Bronn Johnston
By: Samantha from St. ClairVelma Bronn Johnston
worked to save the wild mustangs in the United States
Ruby Nell Bridges
By: Olivia from Glenbrook"Racism is a grown-up disease. Let's stop using kids to spread it." ----Author Unknown
Sasa
By: Jane Wallace from New YorkSasa
a young doctor in Burma keeps his promise to his village.
Mattie Stepanek
By: Jim HawkinsMattie Stepanek
is a hero to people of all ages around the world.
Temple Grandin
By: Kobie from RileyTemple took control and embraced her autism for the greater good.
Temple Grandin
By: Camille from San DiegoTemple Grandin
is a professor, doctor of animal science and an autism activist.
Bethany Hamilton
By: Carisa from San DiegoBethany Hamilton
survived a shark attack and inspired the world with her determination.
Emmanuel Ofosu Yeboah
By: Alyssa from Sycamore Junior HighEmmanuel Ofosu Yeboah
rode a bike across Ghana to challenge the stigma of being disabled.
Wilma Rudolph
By: Nancy NickersonWilma Rudolph
was the first American woman to win 3 Olympic gold medals.
Louis Braille
By: Brett from San DiegoLouis Braille
invented a system of writing and reading used by blind people all over the world.
Raden Ajeng Kartini
By: Ines from JakartaRaden Adjeng Kartini
championed education and civil rights for women in Indonesia.
Sor Juana Inez de la Cruz
By: Eric from Port RoyalSor Juana Inez de la Cruz
couldn't live
without learning.
Helen Keller
By: Katie from San DiegoHelen Keller
overcame blindness and deafness to become an accomplished writer and advocate of the disabled.
Sadako Sasaki
By: Amanda E. from Derry NHSadako Sasaki inspired an international peace movement.
Anne Frank
By: Jessica from VermontAnne Frank
wrote: 'Despite everything, I believe that people are really good at heart. '
Mohamed Sidibay
By: Annie MerkleyMohamed Sidibay
speaks out to give a name and a face behind the stories of child soldiers.
Kimmie Weeks
By: My Hero StaffKimmie Weeks
survived the war in Liberia and now works to rebuild communities in war-torn countries.
Jennifer Smith
By: Sue GladerJennifer Smith
is an author, mentor and advocate for understanding those who have dyslexia.
Molly's Film The Story of a Young Filmmaker
By: Wendy JewellMolly's Film
The Story of a Young Filmmaker
is the winner of the 8th Annual MY HERO Film Festival.
Tori Degen
By: Lillie from Quakertown, New JerseyTori Degen
is a two-time cancer survivor who shares her story to help others in need.
MY HERO Selected Stories