Winner will appear in Reader's Digest, tour The Planetary Society with Bill Nye, and win $20,000!
She leads with heart, rises with determination, and lifts others along the way—proving every day she’s not just a student, but a leader.
Help your favorite student appear in Reader's Digest and take home $20,000!
America's Favorite Student will share their educational journey in the pages of Reader’s Digest, highlighting the power of learning and inspiring readers nationwide.
Learn MoreWhy They Love Being a Student
She doesn’t wake up for school because she has to—she wakes up excited because she gets to. Learning fuels her, challenges inspire her, and growth drives her. She embraces every lesson as a chance to become better, stronger, and smarter. Her passion for learning is real, consistent, and contagious—and it pushes her to lead by example and inspire those around her to do the same.
Favorite Subject & Why
Reading is where everything clicks for her. It’s not just her favorite subject—it’s where her imagination expands, her confidence grows, and her dreams take shape. Through books, she discovers new perspectives, builds knowledge, and sees a future full of possibility. Reading empowers her to think bigger, believe stronger, and chase goals without limits.
How $20,000 Would Support Their Goals
This would be more than support—it would be a defining moment in her journey. It would open doors to opportunities, resources, and experiences that help her reach her full potential. More importantly, it would reinforce that her hard work, character, and determination truly matter. This investment wouldn’t just support her education—it would help shape the future she’s working so hard to achieve.
Help Gabriela Litchmam become America's Favorite Student by casting your free daily vote, or make an even bigger impact when you vote by donation, supporting The Planetary Society and their mission to inspire curiosity and help shape the future of space exploration for everyone.
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