TextProject’s Heroes:  Inspiring Stories for Teens

Dive into a world of amazing real-life heroes with our new series of inspirational stories for high school students! Each story celebrates incredible individuals from diverse backgrounds—many of whom are immigrants to the U.S.—who are making waves in STEM, law, design, business, and the arts.

These engaging and culturally rich texts are perfect for teens, sparking their interest in reading and motivating them to dream big and shape their own futures. Get ready to be inspired! 

Choose heroes by field:

Aerospace & Defense

Design & Visual Arts

Education & Educational Advocates

Entrepreneurship & Business

Science & Medicine

Social Justice, Law & Advocacy

Technology & Engineering

Writers: Authors, Poets, Playwrights & Journalists