This compelling series brings readers into the remarkable lives of important people who are making a difference. These musicians, scientists, actors and activists have made an impact on today's society that will continue to be felt for many years to come.

Learn more about Dutch student Boyan Slat's Great Pacific Garbage Patch project; The Ocean Cleanup and his plastic cleanup invention, System 001; and the challenges behind removing rubbish from our oceans and rivers.

Discover how the song "Truth Hurts" powered Lizzo to become the longest-reigning solo female rap artist at the number 1 spot in the US music charts, and how she has since gone on to appear on TV, at award shows and on sold-out world tours, becoming a mainstream superstar.

Read about how deaf actor Millicent Simmonds has captivated audiences with her performances in Wonderstruck and A Quiet Place, and how her appearances in music videos, TV episodes and at awards shows have brought awareness to how deaf people experience the world.