The Power of Leading By Example
T. A. Barron writes about fictional young heroes in his bestselling books and founded the nonprofit Barron Prize to champion real-life youth and inspire others. He named the award after his mother, Gloria Barron, who believed that every person –- no matter their age or circumstance -- has the power to make the world a better place.
- T. A. Barron writes about fictional young heroes in his bestselling books and founded the nonprofit Barron Prize to champion real-life youth and inspire others.
- He named the award after his mother, Gloria Barron, who believed that every person –- no matter their age or circumstance -- has the power to make the world a better place.
- "My mother continually urged my siblings and me to make a positive difference to the world in whatever ways we chose," says T.A.
- "I learned from her early on that the best way to encourage others to act is to lead by example, and that's exactly what our young heroes are doing."