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A student hated reading for years. Her podcast explores finding the right diagnosis

Oct 9, 2026 · Sequoia Carrillo

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A student hated reading for years. Her podcast explores finding the right diagnosis
Cora Walsh with her parents, Chris Walsh and Emily Johnson.
Cora Walsh with her parents, Chris Walsh and Emily Johnson.

Middle schooler Cora Walsh of Long Island, N.Y., has won the 2026 NPR Student Podcast Challenge with a story about her journey with dyslexia.

(Image credit: LA Johnson)

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