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

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Published on October 9, 2026 • Originally reported by Sequoia Carrillo. OMEGAZEPRIME provides independent news coverage and analysis for our readers. Stay informed with the latest developments.
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.

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