Van White is a nationally acclaimed civil rights lawyer and educational leader. To many, because of his work in the courtroom, classroom, and boardroom, Van is hero. Ironically ,Van is not comfortable being called a hero himself, instead preferring to help others recognize the heroes in their own neighborhood and community. HEROES does just that. Using Seuss like prose and colorful illustrations, HEROES encourages its readers (young and old alike) to look within their own homes and neighborhoods to find their true heroes.