Teens Are Heroes, Too!
Challenges, Choices, Characters
Award-winning essays, poetry and art by and about teens who have discovered the hero within; Book III of the America's Young Heroes Journal Series.
America’s Young Heroes: A Journal For You: Learn About Yourself, Learn the Lessons of the Civil War
…for parents, educators and all professionals who wish to improve the character I.Q. and academic I.Q. of teens
America’s Young Heroes Journal: A Celebration
An anthology of award winning essays, poetry and art by and for teens


AMERICA'S YOUNG HEROES CONTEST AND PROGRAM

Ms.Hirschhorn's America's Young Heroes contest and educational resources were created to:

  • Pay tribute to young heroes who demonstrate respect for diversity (religious, racial, ethnic, mental, emotional, physical, socio-economic or academic); compassion/caring; fortitude; positive attitude; gratitude; citizenship/patriotism; wisdom
  • Honor their Self-Expression & Feelings in their essays, poetry, art (Literacy)
  • Help students identify their talents, skills, hobbies, interests, passions, dreams, needs and unique heroic attributes through the Hero Activities, Pre/Post Questions
  • Help students focus on their Strength rather than fear in order to resolve their challenges at home, school or community
  • Celebrate their Transformation & Triumphs over Adversity
  • Invite students to participate in the annual Celebration of America's Young Heroes essay, poetry, art, music and film contest

click here to see a video clip called "Celebration of America's Young Heroes"
(video is 15 min long - please be patient while loading - it's worth it!)

Book I (Learn About Yourself, Learn the lessons of the Civil War) and Book III (Teens Are Heroes, Too! Challenges, Choices and Character) pay tribute to historical and contemporary young heroes. Books I, II, III include award-winning entries from past contests. Teens Are Heroes, Too! offers teachers and parents a complete lesson plan as well as an invitation to all youngsters to submit entries.

Check out the past contests, events and proclamations issued by the School Board and Board of Commissoners of Palm Beach County to declare November as America's Young Heroes Month,since 1999





Ms. Vera Hirschhorn has been awarded many honors for her three books and her enthusiastic dedication to help youngsters find meaning and purpose in their life through service learning.