Winner will appear in Reader's Digest, tour The Planetary Society with Bill Nye, and win $20,000!
Naty is curious, kind, wildly imaginative, and asks questions that make adults rethink the world—then fixes it with empathy and duct tape.
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
Naty treats learning like an adventure. Every lesson turns into a question she wants to explore—why animals survive the way they do, how astronauts live in space, or how nature heals itself. She loves sharing discoveries with friends and teachers, and her excitement is contagious. For Naty, school isn’t just a place to learn facts—it’s where her imagination and curiosity get to run free.
Favorite Subject & Why
Science is Naty’s favorite because it feels like solving the universe’s mysteries. She loves animals, ecosystems, and space, and she’s constantly asking questions that lead to new discoveries. Whether she’s learning about axolotls, protecting the environment, or planning to clone jellyfish, science gives her a way to understand the world—and imagine how she might help it.
How $20,000 Would Support Their Goals
Naty is a naturally curious learner who thrives when she can explore big ideas hands-on. This award would open doors to books, science camps, nature programs, and experiences that help her keep asking questions and chasing discoveries. More than anything, it would support a child who believes learning is an adventure—and who hopes to use what she learns to help protect the world she loves.
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