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The Poppy Lady by Barbara E. Walsh

The Poppy Lady

Moina Belle Michael and Her Tribute to Veterans

Barbara E. Walsh

Astra Publishing House · Print & ebook · September 1, 2012

Here is the inspiring story behind the Veterans Day red poppy, a symbol that honors the service and sacrifices of our veterans.

20th-Century U.S.Biographies of Women for KidsMilitary & Warshistory
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Who it’s for
A child-accessible history of one teacher’s determination to honor veterans with the red poppy.
Themes
Remembering soldiers, Veterans' service and sacrifice, Determined advocacy
Genres
Biographies of Women for Kids, Military & Wars, 20th Century U.S.

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About this book

Here is the inspiring story behind the Veterans Day red poppy, a symbol that honors the service and sacrifices of our veterans. When American soldiers entered World War I, Moina Belle Michael, a schoolteacher from Georgia, knew she had to act. Some of the soldiers were her students and friends. Almost single-handedly, Moina worked to establish the red poppy as the symbol to honor and remember soldiers.

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And she devoted the rest of her life to making sure the symbol would last forever. Thanks to her hard work, that symbol remains strong today. Author Barbara Elizabeth Walsh and artist Layne Johnson worked with experts, primary documents, and Moina's great-nieces to better understand Moina's determination to honor the war veterans. A portion of the book's proceeds will support the National Military Family Association's Operation Purple®, which benefits children of the US Military.

A Symbol’s Story

A child-accessible history of one teacher’s determination to honor veterans with the red poppy.

Come here for

  • A woman’s life shaped by care for her students and friends
  • The history behind a familiar Veterans Day symbol

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  • A biographical account informed by primary documents and family voices
  • A story of remembrance and lasting resolve

Where it sits

Military & Wars55%
Biographies of Women for Kids36%
20th Century U.S.32%

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Publisher categories

  • Biographies of Women for Kids
  • 20th Century U.S.
  • Patriotic Holidays
Authors
Barbara E. Walsh
Publisher
Astra Publishing House
Published
September 1, 2012
Format
Print & ebook
Theme
Remembering soldiers · Veterans' service and sacrifice · Determined advocacy
Reading lane
Biographies of Women for Kids