Leyla Saldanha

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Leyla Saldanha lives in New York and was born in 2013.

  • Leyla likes to skateboard, build sandcastles, and paint.
  • Her favorite book is Smile by Raina Telgemeier. 
  • When Leyla grows up, she would like to be an investigative journalist. 

“Imagination is your greatest superpower.”

Leyla Saldanha

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First name: 
Leyla
Leyla pictured with Youth Ambassadors for Rising NYRR

New York Road Runners is Inspiring the Next Generation of Athletes and Leaders

Leyla Saldanha

May 21st, 2025

The United Airlines' New York City Half Marathon returned with 27,000+ runners and 1,500 kids in Times Square for races, dashes, and fun for a good cause.

Realizing the Dream with Scholastic

Leyla Saldanha

January 14th, 2025

Scholastic Kid Reporter Leyla Saldanha pictured with Arndrea Waters King and Martin Luther King III.

 

Teachers Are Honored at the White House

Leyla Saldanha

May 9th, 2024

Our Kid Reporters cover the first-ever “Teachers of the Year” State Dinner. 

Dr. Gholdy Muhammad Brings Joy to Education

Leyla Saldanha

March 28th, 2024

The renowned educator and author spoke with Dr. Sonja Cherry-Paul before an enthusiastic audience of teachers in New York City. 

New York City Libraries Face Budget Cuts

Leyla Saldanha

January 18th, 2024

Since November 2023, the city’s public libraries have had to close their doors on Sundays. 

Uncovering Seneca Village

Leyla Saldanha

November 8th, 2023

Our Kid Reporter explores the history of a predominately African American community that made way, in the 1850s, for New York City’s Central Park.