Winner will appear in Reader's Digest, tour The Planetary Society with Bill Nye, and win $20,000!
Penny is a kind, funny, math loving and fossil obsessed 9yr old. She shines when helping others and is always the first to volunteer.
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
The excitement of learning something new is a big driving force for Penny’s love of school. She also loves the classroom environment, her teachers and getting to see her friends every day of the week.
Favorite Subject & Why
Math - she loves numbers and solving tricky problems!
How $20,000 Would Support Their Goals
If she could spend it to today, she would go to Space Camp at the US Space & Rocket Center and would want to travel to all the best fossil sites in the US. She would be happy gazing at the stars OR digging below her feet.
Help Penelope "Penny" Hartman 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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