Middle schooler Cora Walsh wins 2026 NPR Student Podcast Challenge
Cora Walsh of Long Island, N.Y., won the 2026 NPR Student Podcast Challenge with a podcast about her journey with dyslexia.
Podcast winner shares personal story
The student from Long Island created an audio series detailing her experience. Her work focuses on the difficulties she faced with reading for many years. This project earned her the top prize in the national competition.
Focus on finding diagnosis
Walsh explains how her podcast helps others understand the condition. She describes the process of seeking the correct medical evaluation. The final episode discusses the relief that comes with a proper diagnosis.
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