Young Enough to Change the World: Stories of Kids and Teens Who Turned Their Dreams Into Action

Many young people today yearn to make a positive difference in the world–and not just when they're grown up. Presented with an opportunity and support, they have the ability to do that. Alexander the Great, Joan of Arc, Mary Shelley, (author of Frankenstein) and Louis Braille (who created the Braille system), all made a major contribution to society before they were out of their teens.
Although young people are idealistic, they have a sincere desire to help those less fortunate than they ar...