DREAM BIG
Profiles a diverse group of passionate young people who are making the world a better place. These seven young heroes – all winners of the Barron Prize – are using courage, creativity, and commitment to address a wide range of environmental and community problems.
This collection of videos also includes an in-depth interview with Dr. Jane Goodall, who speaks about her dreams and inspirations as a young girl, and encourages young peple to change the world. The videos are narrated by Barron Prize founder and award-winning author T. A. Barron.
The Inspiring Young Heroes of the Barron Prize
DREAM BIG
Profiles a diverse group of passionate young people who are making the world a better place. These seven young heroes – all winners of the Barron Prize – are using courage, creativity, and commitment to address a wide range of environmental and community problems.
This collection of videos also includes an in-depth interview with Dr. Jane Goodall, who speaks about her dreams and inspirations as a young girl, and encourages young peple to change the world. The videos are narrated by Barron Prize founder and award-winning author T. A. Barron.
HOW TO USE THESE VIDEOS
They can also be used along with T. A. Barron’s book, The Hero’s Trail, and The Hero’s Trail Study Guide to dig deeper into the concept of heroes.
You can watch the videos here or on our YouTube channel. You can also click on the Download Video link to save a video to your computer to watch offline.
Come along and be inspired!
DREAM BIG TRAILER
WHAT IS A HERO?
– Jane Goodall
T. A. BARRON ON THE BARRON PRIZE
JANE GOODALL: HEROES MATTER
T. A. Barron: Young Heroes
SEVEN YOUNG HEROES
Matthew Cavedon
Playgrounds for All
Matthew led a community-wide effort to construct a wheelchair-accessible playground in his hometown.
Ellie Wen
Repeat After Us
Ellie founded RepeatAfterUs.com, a website that helps people learn English as a second language.
Shawn Henry
Garden Angels
Shawn founded Garden Angels, a non-profit group that transforms abandoned city lots into community gardens.
Gina Gallant
Pavement from Plastic
Gina invented a new type of road-paving material made largely from recycled plastic bottles.
Barbara Brown
Don’t Be Crude
Barbara created the Don’t Be Crude motor oil recycling program in her rural town and surrounding communities.
Ashley Shuyler
AfricAid
Ashley founded AfricAid, a non-profit organization committed to helping African girls receive an education.
Michaella Gallina
Exceptional Rodeo
Michaella started an Exceptional Rodeo at the Colorado State Fair for children with physical and developmental disabilities.