March 10 is the International Day of Awesomeness. A day especially dedicated to being awesome. Production Editor Alyssa Jones collected some stories of preteens being awesome. Here are a few:

• Fifth graders from Connecticut help flood victims in Athens

• Sixth grade girl turns in lost money

• Fifth grader selling baked goods to benefit Creekside Cares Foundation

• Area fifth graders get help in countering bullying

• Bully Buster Club started by local fifth grader

• Westview HIlls Middle school students help with Project Linus

• 4-H volunteers change the world

• 11-year-old boy uses skateboard to save mom

• 12-year-old boy saves baby from fire

Is there a preteen in your life who is awesome? Let us know by leaving a comment!