Amelia Hamilton is a Contributing Associate Editor of The Stream, a conservative blogger and author of the Growing Patriots series of children’s books. A lifelong writer and patriot, she also loves Red Wings hockey, old cars, old movies and apple juice. Amelia has a master’s degree in both English and 18th-century history from the University of St. Andrews in Scotland, and a postgraduate diploma in fine and decorative arts from Christie’s London. Her labrador, Virgil, can usually be found at her side.