Madeline Thach
Madeline Thach is a 14-year-old homeschooler from Texas. Her awards include first place in the international Saugus Halloween Ghost Story Contest and two first prizes in the National Association of Teachers of Singing regional competition. She is also a recipient of the national American Hero history scholarship from the Rush & Kathryn Adams Limbaugh Family Foundation.
Madeline is passionate about using social media to spread her love of learning. She creates educational and entertaining stories, videos, and articles for people of all ages! Visit BluestockingOnline.com to explore her content and subscribe to her free weekly newsletter.
Updated June 2024
Stories from This Author
Little Things
June 17, 2024 • Madeline Thach
We sat, laughing, on a patio bench in the Japanese Village Plaza. On the way, we’d bought a box of rainbow dango from Fugetsu-do. I had already eaten more than my share, but Bachan didn’t mind. A flower-printed yellow umbrella shaded us from the sun as red and white lanterns danced in the breeze over the heads of happy shoppers. It was spring: the time when the air is filled with birdsong and the sweet perfume of sakura. I could’ve …
Unlocking Memories
May 31, 2023 • Madeline Thach
“What’s in this box, Bachan?” Emi asked, handing the box to her grandmother as she sat down next to her on the couch. “I’m not sure,” Emi’s bachan replied, turning the wooden box around in her hands. Its design showcased a circular indentation in the lid and an engraving of the Japanese ji meaning ‘Tradition, Spirit, Community.’ “I can’t figure out how to open it.” Emi tried to pry off the lid without success. “Look - I think there’s something …
Through The Opera Glasses
June 24, 2022 • Madeline Thach
The California sun was bright as Erin strolled through the streets of Little Tokyo, too lost in worry to notice the sights around her. Ugh! She thought, trying to push the negative thoughts out of her head. It’s my day off, and I’m going to enjoy it! I just need to relax and not worry about Grandma. Just then, Erin noticed a tiny, shabby store jammed between two modern buildings. Several Japanese symbols were written on a faded sign above …
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