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THE I AM AMERICA EXHIBIT
STEP INTO THE STORIES. SHARE YOURS.
Discover the people, values, and choices that shape America—one story at a time.
The I am America Exhibit and National Writing & Art Contest Open September 17.
A free special exhibit, now open in Arlington, Texas.
FREE EXHIBIT IN ARLINGTON, TEXAS
AMERICA HAS CHARACTER
A fresh way to talk about what matters.
I Am America pairs Medal of Honor Recipients with illustrated figures from the bestselling Ordinary People Change the World series, created by author Brad Meltzer and illustrator Christopher Eliopoulos.
Through bold artwork, approachable storytelling, and thought-provoking questions, the exhibit gives grandparents, parents, educators, and young people a shared language for talking about courage, character, and service.
Together, they can explore what America looks like at its best—and how each of us can help carry those qualities forward.
THE INSPIRATION
EVERYTHING IS BIGGER IN TEXAS
And it’s home to the world’s largest published book.
At the heart of the exhibit is I Am Texas, the GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ title holder for the largest published book in the world.
Towering over its readers and weighing nearly as much as a baby grand piano, this massive book brings together writing and artwork from 1,000 Texas students—making those young voices impossible to overlook.
Now making its North Texas debut, the book helped inspire the next chapter: the I Am America National Writing and Art Contest.
THE NATIONAL STUDENT WRITING & ART CONTEST
Who Will You Invite into the Story?
Sometimes, the first step is having someone say: Your story matters.
As America celebrates its 250th anniversary, the I Am America Writing and Art Contest invites students in grades 2–12 to submit original stories, essays, poetry, letters, or artwork inspired by a Medal of Honor value.
Parents, grandparents, educators, and mentors can help by starting the conversation, sharing the opportunity, and encouraging a young person to enter. When the contest closes in February, 250 students will be selected for publication in the commemorative I Am America anthology, with additional awards and cash prizes available.
WELCOME, TEXAS EDUCATORS!
The Field Trip That Has Everyone Talking
Help students connect courage, character, and service to the choices they make every day with a field trip to the National Medal of Honor Museum.
For a limited time, the Museum’s main exhibition tour also includes I Am America, making your visit an engaging way to introduce the national I Am America writing and art contest—and kick off participation in your classroom.
A natural complement to TEKS-aligned instruction and the character education already underway at your school, the full Museum experience gives students stories to discuss, reflect on, and write about all year long.
