Kids Making a Difference
We’re shining a light on young people who are doing ordinary and extraordinary things to impact the world around them. Know someone who we should consider for a future Kid of the Month article? Submit their story to the editors for consideration.
Kid of the Month: Elaina Johnson
Elaina Johnson, 10, thinks everyone can help in the fight against food insecurity. "No matter if you’re young, old, short, tall, you can always do something," she says.
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Kid of the Month: Mateo Lange
Mateo Lange, 15, started a recycling program to benefit his baseball team and community. It was a lot of work, he says, but “it was actually a lot of fun" too!
Kids of the Month: Brooke and Haili
Siblings Brooke, 13, and Haili, 16, donate culturally diverse books to classrooms nationwide. “All kids should see themselves represented in books so that they enjoy reading,” Haili says.
Kid of the Month: Kason Creed
Kason Creed, 9, spoke up at city council meetings about the need for inclusive play spaces in his community. If you want to inspire change, Kason says, “you need to just go for it.”
Kid of the Month: Jordyn Perez
Jordyn Perez, 15, doesn't want birthday presents. Instead, she asks for gifts she can donate to kids in a children's hospital. “Seeing other people’s happiness—that’s all that matters to me,” Jordyn says.
Kid of the Month: Joy Kuchar
Joy Kuchar, 10, and her classmates are raising money to protect their school courtyard from the invasive lanternfly. "When I decided to involve other students," Joy says, "I was amazed at how our progress increased.”
Kid of the Month: DeJuan Strickland
DeJuan Strickland is tackling food insecurity by helping families pay for school meals. “The fact that I’ve been able to impact people’s lives in a positive way gives me a really good feeling,” he says.
Kid of the Month: Sammie Vance
Sammie Vance, 14, is a community activist. She started a buddy bench program at her school in the third grade. Now she helps other schools set up buddy benches. “You don’t have to be an adult to make a difference,” she says.
Kid of the Month: Nirvaan Agarwal
Nirvaan Agarwal, 12, is an animal-rights advocate. Since he was 3, he’s been on a mission to stop the mistreatment of animals. “It’s never too early to help animals,” says Nirvaan, “or any cause.”