Young author and Mindful Reading founder Madeleine Chin recently visited our afterschool program at P.S. 199Q in Sunnyside, where she inspired students with her story and love of reading and writing. She spoke about her journey as a young writer, answered questions, and encouraged students to find their own voice through reading and creativity. Each child had the opportunity to select three donated books to take home, helping to spark a lifelong love of reading.
By age 12, Madeleine Chin had already written two novels. In 2025, she founded Mindful Reading in 2025 to help children build confidence and joy reading and writing through creative, engaging programs. To date, the organization has distributed more than 7,000 books to over 2,400 children. In recognition of her dedication to service, Madeleine received the President’s Volunteer Service Award in 2025 for her community work.
SCS after-school programs provide fun and challenging enrichment activities for children. We provide after-school programs at P.S. 150 and P.S. 199 in Sunnyside for elementary school students (grades K – 5) and programming for K-8 at the Boulevard Family Residence (transitional shelter) in Elmhurst. Click here for more information.
