Winner will appear in Reader's Digest, tour The Planetary Society with Bill Nye, and win $20,000!

Joy Riley

My daughter works tirelessly towards learning new subject and takes great satisfaction from helping her peers to learn with her

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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.

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Why They Love Being a Student

Joy’s favorite two words are “why” and “how”. She has an inquisitive mind that thirsts to understand the world and how everything works. She’s taken a special interest in civil rights and loves learning about the great men and women who dedicated their lives to provide us with equality.

Favorite Subject & Why

Joy thrives on learning our history. She often asks questions at home and is inspired by America’s ability to stand fast in the face of great adversity. She even requested her own history book to take home from the school

How $20,000 Would Support Their Goals

It would go towards her future college education. Joy wants to become a veterinarian and help all kinds of animals. This money would help her get closer to her dream career as an adult.

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