Sitting down with Hungry Minds scholars means hearing about bullying, about being elected class officers, about being abandoned by parents and about becoming engineers and accountants. Through their stories one theme shone – these kids finding courage to rise above the difficult.

Yes, Hungry Minds prepares kids to succeed in good high schools and colleges. But learning to be resilient? That’s a whole other level! Hungry Minds teachers are getting these young people ready to lead live rich, full lives.