I chose Agnes Láckovič because she made a difference in hundreds of lives at such a young age. I was inspired that she risked her life to save other lives. Agnes was courageous, strong, trustworthy, and responsible. She was a teen spy and she helped send secret messages in different languages to allies during World War II. 

When she was a child, her Aunt Rosa was a member of the resistance movement in Germany. Agnes was smart, and she learned French, Italian, German, and English, and she used those languages to send secret messages. As a result of that, she saved 200 Jewish lives and the lives of 100 allies. Because she was only a child, she convinced the Nazis that she wasn’t a threat, and she worked as a link within the spy network. 

I want people to know that you don’t need to be an adult to make a difference in the world. My art piece expresses Agnes’ traits by showing how young she was when she became a spy, and how she used her youthfulness as a method to save lives. I chose to make a sculpture of Agnes out of clay so people can look at it and think, “Wow, a sculpture of a little girl, how cute!” I want them to be surprised at the fact that she wasn’t just a little girl, she was also a spy in World War II and saved hundreds of people. 

Agnes’ story has influenced me to always think about what I can do to make a difference. Even if it's small things like complimenting someone or letting a friend borrow something. I hope people see my art and are inspired to be brave and make a difference like Agnes did.