How did one eight-year-old girl protect endangered rainforest in Costa Rica and all the songbirds living there? How did a bold middle schooler rally an entire community in Montana to install solar panels?
Today we welcome on to the show two more outstanding young heroes.
Phebe Meyers founded a group called Change the World Kids that has helped tropical songbirds throughout Central America.
Claire Vlases did everything possible to gain support for installing solar panels in her Montana town… including dressing up as a solar panel for Halloween.
T. A., Phebe, and Claire discuss the importance of community and the power of thinking like a kid.
These young heroes share what gives them hope, who are their mentors, and how they overcame critics of their young age and ambitious goals.
How can one kid make a lasting difference?
Tune in and hear these kids’ answers.
Change the World Kids is still hard at work – learn more!
Claire’s story (and that Halloween costume…) was also featured on our sister site, Inspiring Young Heroes.
Check out the Gloria Barron Prize for Young Heroes.
Magic & Mountains is hosted by T. A. Barron, beloved author of more than 30 books. Carolyn Hunter is co-host.
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