This Spring, students in my art classes participated in the ARTEffect Competition, sponsored by the Lowell Milken Center for Unsung Heroes. In this project, students bring to life the stories of Unsung Heroes—individuals who demonstrated heroic traits and actions that made a profound impact on others, yet have been largely unrecognized by society. Since 2016, this annual art competition has engaged thousands of students in over 40 countries, inviting them to honor these role models with original artworks in a range of mediums and artistic expressions. Through their research, students created narrative artworks that tell the stories of their chosen hero. I collaborated with SW Regional Library’s Youth Services Librarian, Hailey Merriman, to plan a summer-long exhibit. Ms. Merriman suggested using the works to promote the Library’s Summer Reading Program. She ordered shelves to add under the artworks, and placed books featuring each hero on shelves next to the art. The library is a popular spot with teens, friends, and families. It was a wonderful way to showcase their work throughout the summer. Special thanks to the Southwest Regional Library, LFPL, for their continued support and community outreach efforts.