Book details
Our Heroes: How Kids Are Making a Difference (Kids Making a Difference 2014, 3)
Description
Biographies of ten children from around the world who opened up their hearts and minds to the injustices of the world and took action, changing their world for the better. In addition to the ten main profiles, sidebars feature many more children. Included is eleven-year-old Andrew Adansi-Bonnah from Ghana, who raised thousands of dollars for refugee children in Somalia after seeing their desperate situation covered in the news. Another child profiled is twelve-year-old Mimi Ausland from the United States, nicknamed 'Dr. Doolittle' by her family. After learning about the shortage of food for shelter animals, she started a website to collect donations of dog and cat food; her site is now one of the most visited animal-rescue websites in the world. These children never set out to be heroes or to become famous, but they are role-models for us all.
Age
7-12
Text complexity
proficient
Length
32 pages
Book in series
#3
Why to read
- Inspirational Stories: The book features real-life stories of young people making significant changes in their communities, which can inspire readers to believe in their ability to make a difference and motivate them to take action on issues they care about.
- Educational Value: 'Our Heroes' provides educational insights into various social and environmental issues, helping readers understand the challenges facing the world and the importance of civic engagement and social responsibility.
- Empowerment for Youth: By highlighting the achievements of kids, the book empowers young readers to see themselves as capable agents of change, regardless of their age, and encourages them to think about how they can contribute to society.
- Positive Role Models: The children featured in the book serve as positive role models, demonstrating qualities like compassion, perseverance, and innovation. Reading about their actions can help shape the values and aspirations of young readers.